Formless Coconut Shell and South Red Agate

Legend tells of a wandering monk who, after a lifetime of traveling through mountains and valleys, left behind all possessions except one—an unadorned bracelet. It had no head bead, no defined beginning or end. The body was made of deep black coconut shell, still and steady, with a single South Red Agate at its center, glowing like a quiet flame. He once said, “Only through formlessness can we see the true self. And only with fire can we illuminate the heart.”

This bracelet embodies that philosophy. The Yeti (black coconut shell) beads are crafted from the dense core of aged coconut wood—known for its strength, fine grain, and rich patina that deepens with wear. It represents stability, inner calm, and freedom from attachment. At its heart lies one South Red Agate, a gemstone known in ancient China as “Red Jade,” symbolizing vitality, devotion, and unwavering focus.

With no head bead, no boundaries, and no ornamentation, the design follows the principle of formlessness—a reflection of Zen thought: beyond structure, beyond ego. To wear this bracelet is not just to carry beauty, but to carry meaning—a quiet companion that reminds you: In stillness, the heart speaks. In formlessness, the truth reveals.