Tangential Studios, LLC

Enthusiastic exploration of intersecting interests.

Our hand-knotted gemstone malas and crocheted mala cocoons are unique designs and one-of-a-kind. The best way to see and purchase Kama Lila Malas is to visit our table at craft and maker fairs in our home town of Tacoma, Washington. Otherwise, for ordering information, fill out the request form below and we can send you direct purchasing information. Scroll through our inventory photos featured on Instagram and let us know the specific mala or strand you would like.

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Another #flashbackfriday @spaceworkstacoma is a

Another #flashbackfriday

@spaceworkstacoma is a creative entrepreneurship program and so much more in Tacoma including Artscapes, Co-working, and other special projects. Applications for the virtual Incubator fall 2020 cohort are live now! If you are a creative entrepreneur with an idea at any stage the program is for you with an emphasis on the person behind the business license as much as the product or service someone is creating. There’s also an amazing alumni network of folks from the many other previous cohorts.

Pictured here are my colleagues from the fall 2018 Incubator Business Planning cohort. Check out their work!
@circle_up_events @thepeoplesparlor @toptenthclothing @ronitaboullt1974gmailcom
@andersencolin @atmoarchitecture
@mikblik

#flashbackfriday These are the 7+1 concepts origi

#flashbackfriday

These are the 7+1 concepts originally shown at the Midwest Audio Fest on this weekend in 2016 that would eventually lead to the nexus to launch as a business and the upcoming [actual] launch (it’s a long tangential story). There might be some other gems from my grad-school days at(/on?) #verrf2020 in October. See you then for more tangents and updates.

I’m not into “Hallmark holidays,” those cale

I’m not into “Hallmark holidays,” those calendar days that make us feel comparative, performative, and compel us to spend money, but I am in to compassion, kindness, and love—not just for others, but for ourselves, too. That’s something that should be recognized and celebrated year-round. 💗 #ahimsa #metta

Unintentionally channeling the color palette of @d

Unintentionally channeling the color palette of @dustyshideaway but I’m not mad about it 🏜📿 #agate #snowquartz #pinkaventurine #redaventurine #purpleaventurine #redsesamejasper #brownsnowflakeobsidian #japamala #pearlknotting #handknotted #madeintacoma

Experimenting with silicone beads during a mala-ma

Experimenting with silicone beads during a mala-making class for the Brain Injury Alliance of WA! Meditation and other yogic practices can: improve focus, attention, and other executive functions; decrease hyperarousal and other common symptoms of brain injury and PTSD; and can help deepen your connection to yourself and others. #japamala #neurorehab #nondualism #biawa #yogaforallbodies #siliconebeads #finemotorskills #communitybuilding

Check out this dreamy, sun-dappled image by @megan

Check out this dreamy, sun-dappled image by @meganjaepearl featuring a custom mala from @kamalilamalas. This mala, like all malas I make, is one-of-kind, and no two will ever be identical; a unique soul deserves a unique mala. It is an honor to be featured by @meganjaepearl, a stunningly-talented photojournalist, whose work is beautiful, evocative, and powerfully narrative. 📷✨📿

Finished commission using #howlite 6mm beads, blac

Finished commission using #howlite 6mm beads, black bead caps, #garnet chips as spacer beads, and a #fauxcinnabar #meru. Real cinnabar is a neurotoxin because it contains mercury, so we go faux. 🚫 Howlite represents patience, desire for knowledge, and awareness. Garnet represents passion, love, and commitment. Cinnabar represents manifestation in all areas of life. 📿✨❤️ #kamalilamalas #japamala #redandwhite #handknotted #pearlknotting

Because who doesn’t love side projects of side p

Because who doesn’t love side projects of side projects of side projects? #jackofalltrades #mistressofnone #klm #kamalilamalas #handknotted #aceofbeads #riderwaiteinspired #tarot #infinitystrands #copicmarkers #gallopinggertie #tahoma #tacomadome #livelikethemountainisout #sundayfunday @julirama723

Welcome to the family, little strands ♾💎❤️ #infinitystrands #japamala #kamalilamalas #handknotted #pearlknotting #allthecolors #endlessmagic

#pinkaventurine + #sesamejasper + #blacksilkstone

#pinkaventurine + #sesamejasper + #blacksilkstone + #amazonite 📿✨ #peachmint #mindystclaire #japamala #kamalilamalas #pearlknotting #handknotted

Playing with new materials for a wholesale order ✨🌈📿 #kamalilamalas #allthecolors #japamala #handknotted #onyx #snowflakeobsidian #blacksilkstone #sesamejasper #howlite #snowquartz #grainstone #brownsnowflakeobsidian #redsesamejasper #purpleaventurine #redaventurine #pinklepidolite #peridotjasper #olivejade #fancyjasper #lilacstone #rosequartz #pinkaventurine

My new favorite color combo and now all I want is

My new favorite color combo and now all I want is #spumoni 🍡 #amazonite #rhodonite #dalmatianjasper #onyx #japamala #kamalilamalas #infinitystrand #handknotted #pearlknotting

Ain’t no party like a mala-making party 📿🎉

Ain’t no party like a mala-making party 📿🎉 #japamala #handknotted #MYOM #yogapals #kamalilamalas @kamalilamalas

Finished up a sweet little commission using some n

Finished up a sweet little commission using some new materials! 🐚✨🍬📿#abalone #mysticauraquartz #cyandreams #japamala #kamalilamalas #handknotted #pearlknotting

Bird’s eye view of lots of things handknotted wi

Bird’s eye view of lots of things handknotted with love ❤️✨📿 Come see me (and lots of other lovely artists and vendors) at the Good Karma Christmas Craft Fair from 10 - 5 today! #kamalilamalas #malacocoon #japamala #handknotted #pearlknotting #allgemstoneeverything #allthecolors @goodkarmacenterforjoy

Day 1 in the books. There’s still time to see my

Day 1 in the books. There’s still time to see my work (and 20 other rad vendors!) tomorrow from 10-5 at @goodkarmacenterforjoy! 📿✨ #kamalilamalas #goodkarmachristmascraftfair #allgemstoneeverything #japamala #pearlknotting #madeintacoma

All howlite everything 🦷🐚🥚🦴🥛(matchi

All howlite everything 🦷🐚🥚🦴🥛(matching #malacocoon not pictured 📿🐛 #howlite #kamalilamalas #japamala #handknotted #pearlknotting

Get this grandpa sweater mala* at the Good Karma C

Get this grandpa sweater mala* at the Good Karma Christmas Craft Fair this weekend! #kamalilamalas #japamala #handknotted #rubyzoisite #amazonite #greenaventurine #redaventurine #smokyquartz #peachmoonstone #bluelaceagate #handmadetassel (*actual grandpa sweater not included)

All amazonite everything 👗🐋⚗️🧼 #kamal

All amazonite everything 👗🐋⚗️🧼 #kamalilamalas #amazonite #handknotted #tasselmaking

I’m not ashamed to admit that the color inspirat

I’m not ashamed to admit that the color inspiration for this is from Mindy St. Claire’s house in The Medium Place #thegoodplace #kamalilamalas #japamala #peachmoonstone #amazonite #bluelaceagate #1987couture #pastelpastiche

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