{"product_id":"aristotle-worry-beads","title":"Aristotle Worry Beads","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRODUCT DETAILS\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAristotle Worry Beads - Tiger Eye\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFEATURES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e100% Made In Australia\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eStones Are Assorted\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eFinished With Bead Ends \u003cbr\u003e21 Stones\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eHand Made\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEDITOR'S NOTES:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease do not buy these without reaching out first to confirm stones. +61413140994\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eGreek worry beads, or komboloi (κομπολόι), often follow traditional patterns in the number of beads, but there’s no strict religious or spiritual requirement as in prayer beads like the komboskini used by monks. However, there are some common conventions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTypical Number of Beads:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eOften 17, 21, or 23 beads on a string.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eSometimes 33 beads, inspired by religious symbolism (e.g., age of Christ), but this is less common for casual worry beads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eAlways an odd number (more on that below).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eMany include one fixed bead near the shield\/komboskilo (the separator or weight bead) that is not counted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy an Odd Number?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe use of an odd number of beads is intentional because:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eIt allows for a rhythmic, back-and-forth motion when flipping or playing with the beads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eOdd numbers prevent symmetry, creating a more dynamic feel that contributes to the meditative or stress-relieving function.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eSome also say it reflects an ancient Greek appreciation for asymmetry in art and design.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePurpose and Evolution:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eOriginally derived from prayer beads (like komboskini used in Orthodox Christianity), but komboloi are secular and mostly used for relaxation, boredom, or even social signalling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eOver time, the komboloi became a cultural object, often beautifully crafted from materials like amber, coral, wood, or resin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Le Noeud Papillon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48000830439614,"sku":null,"price":300.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/1341\/files\/2_37fd371c-1b46-48e7-9da0-8250763384a4.png?v=1783465420","url":"https:\/\/www.lenoeudpapillon.com\/products\/aristotle-worry-beads","provider":"Le Noeud Papillon Of Sydney - The World's Best Bow Ties - Made In Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}