Turkey’s Special Rosary Beads Made of Cherry Marble

Vişne marble, found only in the province of Elazığ in Turkey and rare worldwide, is highly popular for use in specially designed prayer beads. Prayer beads made from this unique marble are especially preferred in important places such as the Kaaba and the White House.

Special Prayer Beads Made from Vişne Marble

Prayer beads specially prepared from vişne marble are meticulously crafted and completed in a short period of time like a month. These special designs are usually prepared and sent according to orders coming from abroad. Prayer beads made from vişne marble are considered one of the finest examples of art and craftsmanship.

Statements from the Prayer Bead Master

Prayer bead master Hadin Bulut expressed the following about making prayer beads from vişne marble: “Vişne marble is a world-famous stone unique to Elazığ. We have transformed this rare marble into prayer beads as a form of art. We work according to special requests. The production of these prayer beads, which is quite laborious, is generally preferred by collectors. The making of each prayer bead requires detailed craftsmanship and is completed in approximately a month. These special prayer beads are offered to customers at prices ranging from 80,000 to 85,000 Turkish liras.”