Tibetan Singing Bowl Sample: For reference only.
- Hand-hammered rustic metal singing bowl
- Made of 7 traditional metals
- Antique bronze finish with inlaid Om symbol
- Bowl measures about 5-6.5 inches diameter, 2.5 -3.5 inches high
- Bowl weighs about 1 pound
- Includes wooden striker and silk cushion (design may vary
- Made in Nepal
Singing bowls have been used for centuries to enhance meditation practices. The relaxing harmonics are created by tapping the side of the bowl and then rubbing an instrument, or striker, along the bowl’s rim to produce humming vibrations which quickly fill the room.
This particular singing bowl is hand-hammered and decorated with an embossed Om symbol on the bowl’s inside. A wooden striker and silk cushion are provided, so all you really need is a free moment and a clear space on the table to enjoy the singing bowl’s tranquil effects. The bowl is made using 7 traditional metals: gold, silver, mercury, copper, iron, tin and lead. Bowl measures 5-6 inches diameter and weighs about 1 pound.
Handcrafted: Artistically created by hand where beauty and imperfections go together wonderfully. Please accept and appreciate minor imperfections and variations which are true characteristic of this craft. These audio samples are offered to give a basic idea of this item's sound. However, please note that no two pieces sound exactly the same. We hope you’ll appreciate the unique tone of each bowl and the beautiful vibrations that results from each bowl.
design: A hand-hammered bronze singing bowl with a gently flared rim, its exterior encircled by embossed Tibetan script and a traditional Om symbol worked into the metal.
size: Bowl measures approximately 5-6.5 inches in diameter and 2.5-3.5 inches high; weighs about 1 pound.
material: Bronze alloy, traditionally forged from a blend of seven metals (gold, silver, mercury, copper, iron, tin, and lead)
features: Hand-hammered construction, embossed Om symbol and script detailing, antique bronze finish, includes wooden striker and silk cushion, handmade in Nepal
care: Wipe clean with a soft, dry cloth and store away from moisture to preserve the bowl's finish and tone.
disclaimer: As a hand-hammered piece made using traditional methods, each bowl carries its own subtle variations in shape, finish, and sound, and the cushion design may differ slightly from what's pictured.
Meaning & Intention
Singing bowls trace back centuries across the Himalayas, where they were used by monks and meditators to mark the rhythm of practice and settle the mind before stillness. The sound is the point: a struck or circled rim releases a slow, layered hum that seems to hang in the room rather than fade, giving the ear something steady to follow inward.
The Om symbol embossed into this bowl represents the primordial sound said to underlie all of creation — the vibration from which everything else arises. Pairing that symbol with an instrument built entirely around resonance is no accident; striking the bowl becomes a small, physical echo of the idea that sound and silence are two expressions of the same source.
Made from a blend of seven traditional metals, the bowl also carries the old belief that each metal contributes its own quality to the whole, much like the varied elements of a life brought into one harmonious tone. It's less a decorative object than a working tool for returning attention to the present moment.
A few unhurried minutes with this bowl each morning or evening can serve as a natural bookend to the day — a moment to run the striker along the rim, let the hum rise and settle, and use that sound as an anchor for a few slow breaths before moving on.
Essence & Elements
- Ideal For: Anyone building a meditation, yoga, or mindfulness practice, or looking for a grounding ritual object for their home
- Purpose: Meditation, sound therapy, yoga practice, mindfulness rituals, home altar or sacred space accent
- Suggested Mantra: Om, and all returns to stillness
- Intention: Peace, Balance, Grounding, Clarity
- Chakra Connection: Crown
- Metal: Bronze (seven-metal alloy)
Questions & Guidance
How do I play a singing bowl like this?
Hold the bowl flat on your palm or set it on a cushion, then either tap the side gently with the wooden striker or press and slowly circle the striker around the outer rim to build a sustained hum.
What is the Om symbol on the bowl?
It's a hand-embossed rendering of Om, the sound traditionally regarded as the vibrational root of the universe, set alongside script detailing around the bowl's body.
What comes with the bowl?
Each bowl arrives with a wooden striker for playing it and a silk cushion for stable, cushioned resting between uses; cushion designs may vary.
Will every bowl sound and look exactly the same?
No. Because each bowl is hand-hammered, subtle differences in shape, finish, and tone are part of its handmade character rather than a flaw.
Where is this singing bowl made?
It is handcrafted in Nepal using traditional metalworking methods passed down through generations of artisans.
