Men's rosary, green sandalwood, Dokusan-tama style, Nichiren (Hokke) sect, Fukakusa tasselThis is a green sandalwood rosary that you will want to use for a long time. We have made this from green sandalwood, also known as the "Tree of Life" or "Green Phoenix". The trunk and branches of this tree are not originally green, but it is said that they turn this green when exposed to air. The longer it is left in place, the greener it becomes, hence the name "green sandalwood". In addition, it is a member of the same family of woods that are used