Bracelet "Shambala"

Recently, ethnic style has reigned in fashion. Vegetative ornaments, original motives, natural materials. ... This modern trend and niche of ornaments did not pass. The so-called “Shambala” bracelets can be more and more often seen on the wrists of celebrities and even political figures. Let's try to understand all the features of the jewelry miracle and its magical properties.

The Shambala bracelet is not only a fashionable bauble, but also strong protective amulet. But first things first.

The decoration takes its name from the mystical place Shambhala. According to ancient beliefs, it is located in the mountains of Tibet and can not open to everyone. Shambala accepted only the strong in spirit and the pure in soul. The value of Shambhala, as a place of sincere harmony and happiness of soul and body, formed the basis of the idea of ​​famous bracelets.

Initially, real knitted bracelets with knots were woven by Tibetan monks, reading ancient mantras over them. It was believed that such a bracelet will save from the unkind eye and give wisdom and strength to the owner.

Subsequently, the bones of animals, beads and precious and semi-precious stones were woven into the decoration, thus enhancing the magical properties of the amulet.

The decoration symbolizes unity with nature and the Cosmos, perfection of the soul and body, eternal and pure reason. Its sacred meaning is as follows:

• Protection owner's internal forces;
• Gain auras;
• Understanding secrets of the universe and its own essence;
• Standoff negative impacts from outside;
• Gain inner harmony.

Thus, the bracelet for its carrier is not just a beautiful decoration, but also a style of happy life.

This Shambala bracelet is made exclusively from natural materials.

If the original bracelets were a simple thread with nine magic knots on it, then today's models are a work of art.

• Among the fashion manufacturers of these accessories can distinguish the London company Tresor paris. Bracelets of this company are famous for their high-quality precious coating. Fianites and other semi-precious stones are used in the work. Thanks to the reasonable price, any creative buyer can afford such accessory.

• Nialaya - a brand that manufactures famous bracelets and positions itself as a manufacturer of jewelry - a source of higher knowledge and deep meaning. Each product of this brand embodies the ideal shape and quality of materials. In addition, the jewelry carries a very powerful positive energy, so they enjoy great success with celebrities.

• Cornerap Brothers Company Shamballa Jewels specializes in the production of bracelets for world stars and politicians. The very first accessory was made for the popular rap artist Jay-Z on an individual order. The company uses only precious stones and metals for the production of its jewelry. Accordingly, the cost of such work is determined in several thousand dollars.

The uniqueness of this decoration is in that it represents constructor, which can be collected on the basis of personal preferences and financial capabilities.

Now find the right accessories in modern shops for needlework is not difficult.

The basis of the bracelet is determined by two threads. Decorations will be strung on one of them, the other will actively participate in weaving, creating all sorts of patterns.

It should be noted that the threads must be strong and dense, preferably of the same diameter. You can choose floss of the color you like, fluo threads glowing in the dark or leather cord.

The beads woven into the bracelet look good. They can be of various sizes - large, small, medium diameter. Vitreous, matte or pearly details fit perfectly into the style of decoration. Beads can be encrusted with crystals, which will give the accessory a touch of modern chic.

Undoubtedly, bracelets made of natural stones such as malachite, turquoise, amber, jasper, carnelian and others look beautiful. In addition, the energy of stones will bring a lot of benefit to the finished decoration. You can choose a stone that suits you according to the sign of the zodiac or personal preferences. For example, an agate bracelet will protect from the evil eye, help you make the right choice, fill it with internal energy.

The Shambala bracelet can be made in one color range or in various color variations. Of course, the multicolored version looks more colorful.

Choosing a color for the base or details of the decoration, you should pay attention to the value of a particular shade.

• Very active and strong color is red.. He is able to activate all vital centers. Gives confidence to its owner. A red bead or red thread as a basis for decoration will protect against troubles, add stamina, improve blood circulation.

• Orange stones carnelian, agate are able to harmonize the relationship of its owner with others, give him confidence, add warmth and understanding. Soft and warm orange color will help restore the nervous system, relieve fatigue and overstrain.
• Harmonious green color soothes, adds concentration to the owner. It has long been believed that green is the color of immortality. Stones of malachite, onyx will give the decoration a touch of freshness and coolness.

• Turquoise best suited for the decoration of women's bracelets "Shambhala". Blue color has always been associated with lightness and airiness. It gives purity of thoughts, warns against hasty actions.
• Yellow color is ideal for talented artists, poets, designers. It will strengthen their creative activity, will give success in business. For example, an accessory with yellow agate will be the best gift for a creative person.

• Violet - shade of strong and strong-willed people. It has a beneficial effect on inborn leaders and businessmen. Adornment with the addition of purple details will help achieve financial success and prosperity in business.

• Blue color since ancient times was considered able to increase strength and endurance. Having a blue decoration with you, you will easily achieve success in everything.
• White color is also very popular in the decorations. This is the color of good, purification, depth of thoughts and higher spirituality.

• However classic the black color is always the most versatile. It is suitable for registration of both men's and women's bracelets. This color endows its owner with fearlessness, courage and nobility.

• So, for people with the first group It is best to choose the yellow, orange, red and purple colors of the stones or the warp threads for the bracelet.
• People with second group blood is ideal for all shades of green and light blue.

• People with tretey group blood can be advised to give preference to orange, red, green and blue colors.
• For fourth group Blue and green are considered optimal.

Bracelet "Shambhala" in its classic modern design is a series of beads interlaced with thread. At the same time, jewelry can be placed in one row or in a few - double, triple bracelets. The number “three” is sacred in many religions, and, as a rule, the maximum number of rows in a bracelet is also three. Such a wide bracelet will bring a distinctive distinctive gloss to your style. It should be noted that the rule of "three" extends to the simultaneous wearing of no more than three such products on the right hand. There are very interesting specimens with the interweaving of watches, chains, crosses.

Bracelets with a name are very popular. The name inscription made of beads, rhinestone, metal nameplate, covered with colored enamel, is added to the classic weaving of the Shambala ornament. Such personalized accessories will be the perfect gift for a birthday or any other holiday.

Yet the most popular type of Shambala bracelet is the model chosen Zodiac sign. Such accessory will serve as a powerful amulet for its owner.

Consider the appropriate stones for the Shambala bracelet, which best suited to a particular sign of the zodiac:

• Aries - amber, crystal, jasper, lapis lazuli, coral;
• Taurus - onyx, carnelian, malachite, tiger eye;
• Twins - Amethyst, charoite, citrine, moonstone;
• Crayfish - pearls, aventurine, agate, chrysolite;
• a lion - quartz, garnet, falcon eye, hematite;
• Virgo - turquoise, onyx, lapis lazuli, serpentine;
• Libra - tourmaline, citrine, chrysoprase, amber;
• Scorpio - agate, pomegranate, quartz, onyx;
• Sagittarius - amethyst, shungite, hematite, citrine;
• Capricorn - cat's eye, obsidian, moonstone;
• Aquarius - pearls, malachite, crystal, jasper;
• Fish - agate, cacholong tiger eye.

Choose a stone for the Shambala bracelet and according to its ability to improve one or another sphere of human life:

• To achieve financial well-being You can choose amethyst, amber, serpentine, tiger eye. They will help attract cash flow into your life.

• For improve family relationships and preserve love relationships It may be advisable to give preference to lapis lazuli, pink quartz, and moonstone as the main element for decoration.
• From unkind people and their energy, from damage and the evil eye help cat's eye and rhinestone.
• If you have health problems, then charoite, citrine, jasper and onyx will help to improve the situation.

The Shambala bracelet can be bought in the store or made to order. But it is best to make such an accessory on your own, because only an accessory made with your own hands will retain the warmth of your hands and a piece of soul. Of course, such a decoration is the strongest amulet. We will look at how to make a burslet in the Macrame technique. Before proceeding to the main stages of the manufacture of this jewelry, find out what you need to work.

Required material:

• Thick thread or cord - 2 m 10 cm;
• Beads;
• Scissors;
• Opaque glue or nail polish;
• Clamps for paper;
• Cardboard or book.

Weave bracelet:

• With scissors cut the cord into three pieces - two 70 cm long, and one - 50 cm (this cord will be central in weaving).
• Then tie all three cords in one intimate knot, retaining the tips about 5-7 cm long. In the future, this node will need to be untied.
• In the next stage secure your cords to a thick cardboard or book cover with a paper clip. Fixed in this way the cord will be comfortable to braid.
• Take the cord on the right. and run it first over the central cord, then under the cord that is located on the left. Next, hold the "left" cord under the center and lay on top of the "right". Tighten the knot.
• Then stretch the “right” cord. above the central lace and under the "left". Draw the cord on the left under the base cord and put it under the “right” cord. Tighten the knot again.

• Continue weaving untiluntil you get a segment of the nodules of the desired length. It will be approximately 9-10 similar nodules. In Macrame, this type of knot is called "Cobra" and it is very durable.
• On the cord-based need to strung beads. Wrap the cord with the first bead in the row and make 3 cobra knots. Do this technology with all the beads so that each is braided with a cord.
• Then you need to weave the same number of knots.that at the beginning of your work. This will be the final stage.

• Next you need untie the temporary knot.
• Treat with glue knots at the beginning and end of the bracelet for the strength of your design. After the glue dries, cut off the ends of the cords, leaving one central one. Tie one knot at the tips of your shoelaces.
• Make a clasp: With the remaining 20 cm cord from the start of work, tie the ends of the cords with the familiar “Cobra” knot. Cut off the excess and soak the cut points with fixing glue.

Visual instruction weaving traditional bracelet "Shambhala" can be seen in the next video.

The most attractive looks bracelet triple weaving. Having mastered the basics of macrame, making it yourself is a snap.

You will need:

• Cord length of 6 m;
• Beads;
• Transparent glue or nail polish;
• Scissors;
• Clamp;
• Cardboard.

Weaving sequence:

1. Scissor split cord into seven equal parts. Secure all cords on a flat surface of a book or thick cardboard with a stationery clip.
2. Connect the three outermost laces with the cobra knot". Make consecutively five such nodes. Repeat the same with the other three extreme laces. The remaining cord must be put on a bead.
3. Middle thread weave famous knot. Make consistently five such nodes "Cobra".
4. Do this procedure. the required number of times the length of your bracelet.
5. Weaving ends with bead reinforcement on the main lace. This is done using the node.
6. In the same way should be strengthened. and the very first bead in a bracelet.

In the next video you can see in detail the process of triple weaving bracelet "Shambhala".

Bracelet "Shambala" triple weaving ready.

There is also an easier way to make a triple bracelet.

1. To start It is necessary to make three identical classic Shambala bracelets.
2. Connect accessories in one will help node "Cobra". You only need to make three to five such nodes on each side of your bracelet.
3. Make a clasp already familiar way with fixing opaque glue.

How to easily and quickly weave the original version of the bracelet "Shambhala" you can see in the next video.

Shambala bracelet should be worn on the right hand. It is allowed to wear several bracelets at the same time, but not more than three. Thus, you can buy different decorations - in color, according to the sign of the Zodiac, to enhance those or other qualities of character.

To clean the talisman, it is recommended to keep it under running water once every two to three weeks.

You should also consider the features of the materials of the bracelet when wearing. Do not bathe in the bracelet - lace under the long-term exposure to water can quickly wear out. It is necessary to take into account the fact that some stones used in the bracelet may crack under the action of cold or high temperatures.

Careful attitude will significantly extend the life of the amulet.

Shambala bracelets can be worn at any time of the year. In the summer, choose bright accessories - they will easily fit into your everyday wardrobe. Perfectly they will approach the Indian style in clothes. On the beach, such a fashionable detail is simply irreplaceable.

Bracelets with rhinestones and iridescent beads perfectly highlight your party outfit.

Men's fashion accessories assumes a somewhat restrained and minimalistic style. Shambala bracelets for men are made using leather elements, onyx, metals, both precious and enamel.

Remember, buying “Shambala” jewelry you get not only a stylish accessory, but also a powerful ward that can change your life for the better.