Horn beads are among those with the longest history over the centuries. The horns of various animals were used in the construction of objects to meet the needs of everyday life, for decorative as well as religious purposes. They made tools, jewelry, and carved religious symbols on them.

For the production of beads for worry beads, horn from a type of bovine, the Asian yak, and horn from bull and reindeer is mainly used. Horn beads are pleasant and durable in their use, they do not shatter, and they are found in brown color, as well as through a dyeing process with herbs, in burgundy, brown, ochre, and black.