Turquoise-colored inlays and ornate Om symbols make this decorative bowl an exquisite addition to any altar, end table, ash-catcher and more. Om is considered the sound of the universe and our connection to the divine, a cosmic vibration that resonates in all beings.
- Beautiful Om offering bowl
- Made of metal, in copper finish with colorful inlay work
- Measures about 4.25 x 4.25 x 2.25 inches
- Made in India
Handcrafted: this piece is artistically created by hand, where beauty and imperfections go together wonderfully. Please accept and appreciate minor imperfections and variations, which are true characteristics of this craft. Not suitable for food.
design: A rounded offering bowl with a mosaic exterior of turquoise-hued inlay set in a brass framework, a polished copper-tone interior, and a raised brass Om symbol on the front flanked by small red and blue stone accents.
size: Measures about 4.25 x 4.25 x 2.25 inches.
material: Metal (copper-finished interior and brass framework) with turquoise-colored stone inlay and red and blue accent inlays.
features: Raised Om symbol medallion, mosaic turquoise inlay, brass Greek-key style trim bands, polished copper interior, footed base
care: Wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth and avoid water, moisture, and harsh cleaners, which can dull the metal and loosen the inlay.
disclaimer: Handcrafted from natural stone inlay and metal, so slight variations in color, pattern, and finish are normal and part of its one-of-a-kind character.
Meaning & Intention
The Om symbol at the heart of this bowl represents the primordial sound said to underlie all of creation — the vibration from which everything else arises. In placing it front and center, this piece becomes more than decoration; it becomes a quiet anchor point, a physical reminder of the hum that connects one being to another and to something larger still.
The turquoise inlay carries its own long history as a protective and grounding stone across Himalayan and Tibetan traditions, often associated with well-being, healing, and safe passage. Paired with copper — a metal prized for its warmth and its ability to hold and gently radiate energy — the bowl becomes a small vessel of balance, uniting sky-like turquoise with earth-toned metal.
As an offering bowl, its purpose is inherently relational: something is given, set down, released. Whether holding water, rice, flowers, or ash, it becomes a stand-in for intention itself — a place where a wish, a prayer, or a moment of gratitude can be made tangible.
Set on an altar, a shelf, or beside a meditation cushion, this bowl offers a small daily ritual — a place to lay down a stone, light incense, or simply pause and take in the sound of Om before the day begins.
Essence & Elements
- Ideal For: Anyone building a home altar or meditation space, or looking for a thoughtful gift for a mindfulness practitioner
- Purpose: Altar offerings, incense or ash catching, holding ritual items, meditation focal point, decorative accent
- Suggested Mantra: Om
- Intention: Peace, Connection, Grounding
- Chakra Connection: Throat Chakra
- Gemstone: Turquoise
- Metal: Copper, brass
Turquoise has long been valued in Himalayan and Southwestern traditions alike as a stone of protection and grounded well-being, believed to steady the wearer or the space it inhabits while inviting a sense of calm connection to the earth.
Questions & Guidance
What is this bowl typically used for?
It works beautifully as an altar offering bowl, an ash catcher for incense, or simply a decorative dish for holding small meaningful objects like stones or malas.
Is it food safe?
No, this bowl is decorative and ritual-use only and is not suitable for food or drink.
What do the turquoise-colored pieces do?
They are inlaid stone chips set by hand into the brass surface, forming the mosaic pattern around the Om symbol; slight variation in shape and placement is expected.
Why is the inside a different color from the outside?
The interior is finished in polished copper, a deliberate contrast to the turquoise mosaic exterior that is traditional in Himalayan-style offering bowls.
How should I care for it?
Simply dust or wipe with a soft, dry cloth; avoid soaking it or using abrasive cleaners, which can affect the inlay and finish.
