Why Are Oltu Stone Prayer Beads Valuable?
Prayer beads are one of the most important spiritual and cultural heritages of our country. Prayer beads, which were a religious symbol and a tool of worship from their origin, are now objects widely used by men for different purposes and desires. Models formed by the combination of 33 beads and a tassel (imam) are designed to meet these changing preferences of people over time. There are prayer bead models made from precious stones, especially for those who prefer to use them as accessories. Among these stones, the oltu prayer bead, which carries a special meaning and appearance, is among the most desired stones by almost all men. Oltu, also known as black amber, consists of black, brown, green, yellow, and gray colors. Oltu stone, entirely natural and extracted from nature, adds a special meaning and value to these special objects with its spiritual and material worth. Prayer beads are not made solely from oltu stone. Silver and gold metals are also frequently used in the production of oltu prayer beads.
Prayer Bead Making
Actually, the base of the prayer bead, i.e., the 33 beads, is produced from oltu stone. Prayer beads adorned with different motifs in silver or gold exhibit a different beauty with their silver tassels. Oltu stone prayer beads, instead of aging over time, continuously increase in value with their structure that shines more each day. Only certain rules are not followed in the production and design of prayer beads. Symbols that appeal to people's tastes and souls also take their place in prayer bead design. Prayer beads, meticulously crafted by master hands, are made entirely with great effort and skill. Oltu stones, which are prism-shaped, are first turned into prayer beads on sanding machines. The same process is carefully repeated for each stone, and it's not just the sanding machine that shapes the stone. Master hands actually give the shape by rotating each stone on the machine. Then, the stones are drilled from the center with a very thin drill, and whether the stones are of the same size is checked with special machines designed for this purpose. The final step is stringing the stones.
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