What is Kuka?
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Kuka is the fruit of the Brazilian palm that grows in tropical climates. Due to its machinable structure, it is often used in making decorative items.
WHAT ARE THE FEATURES OF KUKA Rosary?
Large-grained kuka rosaries are more valuable because the larger and smaller seeds inside the kuka fruit, which is usually between 8-10 cm, are rare. Due to the natural scratchy nature of the knuckle, it is quite normal to have scratches on the rosaries made from knuckles. Kuka rosary gets a darker color and shines as you use it. Since the use of kukan as a rosary material dates back to ancient times, it is often preferred by collectors.
According to a rumor, it is said that especially doctors preferred kuka rosary since it was thought that using kuka rosaries disinfected hands during the Ottoman period.
WHAT SHOULD I CONSIDER WHEN BUYING KUKA Rosary?
Due to the nature of the kuka, it is normal to have superficial scratches and color differences on the rosary beads. Even though the kuka rosaries that are painted to remove this look exactly the same color at first glance, they will give color to the hand as they are used and will not take on color and shine over time.