Erzurum Oltu Subha– Turkish Black Amber – Carved Imam & Hitame

A beautifully handcrafted Erzurum Oltu stone tesbih featuring detailed traditional Turkish craftsmanship throughout the entire piece. From the carved imam to the matching hitame and decorative spacer discs, this is the kind of fine workmanship that only experienced masters attempt on genuine Oltu stone. Oltu stone is notoriously difficult to carve. Its delicate and somewhat fragile structure requires patience, precision, and years of experience — especially for deeply worked details like the carved imam and system seen here. Known in Turkey as “Türk kehribarı” (Turkish amber), genuine Oltu stone is a lightweight fossilized material traditionally associated with Erzurum. It is often described as fossilized juniper wood formed over centuries under pressure in the earth. Because of its lightness and warm feel in the hand, it has remained one of the most beloved materials among tesbih enthusiasts for generations. One of the most beautiful characteristics of real Oltu stone is how it evolves with use. As it is handled and polished naturally over time, the surface develops an even deeper shine and richer patina. This tesbih has a wonderfully balanced feel in hand — lightweight, smooth, and highly comfortable for long periods of use without tiring the fingers. Please note: Like all genuine Oltu stone pieces, it should be handled with care. The material is naturally delicate compared to many modern synthetic alternatives. • Bead size: approx. 8.7 × 10.3 mm (0.34 × 0.40 in) • Weight: 20.58 g (0.73 oz) • Material: genuine Erzurum Oltu stone • Cut: traditional damla cut • Imam: deeply hand-carved traditional form • Spacer discs: carved matching details • Origin: Erzurum, Turkey • Condition: excellent vintage condition A refined example of traditional Turkish tesbih artistry — elegant, lightweight, and full of character. 🌍 Worldwide Free Shipping 🇺🇸 Free Express Shipping to the USA 📦 Carefully packed with tracking included