Aware Boutique specializes in hand-drawn designs and artisanal hand-knotted malas designed and created within the traditions of ancient meditation practices to enhance Mindfulness in daily life. Our Meditation and Jewelry Collections features aesthetically beautiful and spiritually resonating pieces of jewelry to be worn and used during meditation or simply as an aid in seeking out a mindful life. Our Ritual Collection features Sacred Smoke Kits and Cleansing Bundles hand-tied and curated to provide all the tools you need to maintain clear and positive energy and manifest serenity, love and happiness. Our Hand-Drawn Cards focus on the power of positivity to uplift and inspire, providing hopeful messages that help bring us back to our center and focus on being in the moment. Our Attire features super soft tees and tanks locally screen-printed with our peaceful hand-drawn designs.
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MEDITATion COLLECTION
108 Bead Malas
Our traditional Tibetan style Malas have 108 beads, plus 3 marker beads (not to be counted in meditation), and a guru bead and handmade silk tassel. Our malas are strung with contrasting color Nylon thread for its strength and durability, especially important when working with natural stones, as their hard edges can sometimes rub against and weaken other threads such as cotton or silk. All of our malas are hand-knotted between each bead, which protects the beads should the necklace ever break. All stones used in our designs are sustainably sourced and hand-picked for their beauty and metaphysical properties.
27 Bead Pocket Malas
Our Pocket Mala is a quarter the size of a traditional 108 Bead Tibetan Mala and contains 27 beads plus 2 marker beads (not to be counted in meditation), and a guru bead and silk tassel. Some people choose to use Pocket Malas as compact travel size meditation malas, while others prefer to place it on the edge of a yoga mat to enhance mindfulness, or simply wear it on their wrist to benefit from the metaphysical properties alone. A Pocket Mala is a great way to dip your toes into meditation without committing to a full 108-bead mala. It is also equally great for the experienced Buddhist looking to expand their options.
Intention Bracelets
Our bracelets follow the same designs as our Malas, but they showcase our beautiful Triratna pattern that features groupings of 3, with marker beads between each set. While this bracelet does not contain the sacred 27 beads for easily counting 108 mantras, the number three is sacred in Buddhism as well. The number 3 can be seen to represent the Three Jewels (the Triratna) that make up Buddhism. These are: The Buddha, The Dharma (The body of teachings that describe Buddhist doctrine and belief), and The Sangha (The group of people who follow the Buddha and his teachings).
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ritual
Cleansing Bundles are great tools to be used to clear energy that builds up over time in your crystals, home, or self. Adding florals and herbs to our various bases, we build upon their existing properties and create unique and powerful combinations to use in ritual or everyday life. Our Sacred Smoke Sticks come gift-ready, wrapped in an organza bag and include note cards explaining its properties and how best to utilize it in your life. Perfect as a housewarming gift or a wonderful way to invest in your own self care practice! We offer White Sage and Sage-Alternative bases. All florals and herbs are sustainably sourced from certified eco-friendly and fair trade farms.
Hand-Drawn Cards
Our hand-drawn note cards are perfect for any occasion, whether it be a birthday, anniversary, love note, or just to let someone know you're thinking of them. Our cards focus on the power of positivity to uplift and inspire, providing hopeful messages that help bring us back to our center and focus on being in the moment. All our cards feature a high quality print of our original hand-drawn art. Our A2 size note cards are printed on recycled 65# Textured Matte White Card Stock, and offer a choice of Recycled Kraft or Textured Matte White envelope available via drop down menu at checkout. All cards are blank inside for your own personal message
Attire
With the constant overstimulation of our minds and the stress of everyday life, it's easy to get swept up in the chaos and forget how to be present. When we challenge ourselves to be present, it brings our mind and body into alignment, and it becomes easier to let go of worry. Mindfulness involves a deep connection between soul and body. By bringing these two into harmony, we can find a stillness- stillness from which we can derive peace. Our comfy collection of super soft attire serves as a simple reminder to embrace mindfulness every day. We offer a wide range of sizes to suit all bodies. Our attire is locally screen-printed in small batches in Brooklyn, NY.