◆ Woven with natural blue agate. Mary suits blue, along with the color of the sash often seen in images of the Virgin Mary. ◆ Each link of the chain is woven in an S-shape, making it difficult to break. This is also known as Nagasaki weave. ◆ In the Nagasaki area half a century ago, rosaries were called "CONTAS." This was a time when beads were not available. They dried the seeds (or fruits?) of a plant called "Juzu no mi" (rosary fruit), which grew on the paths of rice paddies, and wove them into CONTAS. ・Beads: Blue Agate (natural stone) Φ4mm Color: blue ・Cross: 27 x 15 (mm) ・Center Medal: 15 x 10 (mm) ・Wire: Nickel silver wire Φ0.7mm ・Total Length: Approximately 39cm