Hareli Erzurum Oltu Stone Rosary

Description

Oltu stone prayer beads are among the most preferred models by prayer beads enthusiasts with their aesthetic appearance and mystical features. This stone, which is unique to the Oltu district of Erzurum province in Türkiye, is a stone that is rarely found in the world, and the prayer beads made attract attention from all over the world.

The history of oltu stone prayer beads took shape with the beginning of the use of Erzurum’s rich mineral deposits. Local people used oltu stones, which they extracted with their own means for centuries, in the production of ornaments, and the use of oltu stone prayer beads became widespread during the Ottoman Empire.

Oltu Stone Prayer Beads Features and Use
Oltu stone is known as an organic stone formed from fossilized tree remains. This stone, which is usually black in color, can rarely be found in brown tones. Oltu stone, which has a shiny and polished surface, can be easily processed because it has a softer structure than other natural stones. In addition, oltu stone burns and emits a pleasant scent when held in fire.