The literal meaning of heishi is "shell." However this variety of bracelets/anklets are made with clay beads. Heishi beads are very lightweight and soft to the touch. The beads for these bracelets/anklets are a 6mm mix of a light shade of purple, a medium shade of purple, a dark shade of purple, and white and strung in a random pattern. Alterations and customize are available, including adding charms. Please send me a message with ideas or requests. There are additional charges for alterations and customizes. The beads should not be submerged in water or worn in a shower or bath. Doing so will quickly degrade the beads and threaten the security of the thread’s knot. When putting on or taking off a bracelet/anklet it is important to ROLL the bracelet/anklet rather than stretch it wide to get past your knuckles or your heel. The integrity of the bracelet/anklet will diminish if not cared for correctly. I am not responsible for degrading or broken beads, stretching from improper use, or knots breaking because of exposure to water.