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Singing Bowls

Ancient Sound Healing Tools, Hand-Hammered in Kathmandu

Made to order MOQ 20 pieces per size 2-4 weeks for standard orders

Made to order, quoted per enquiry

We do not hold singing bowls & meditation in stock. Work is made by the Kathmandu Valley workshop that fits the specification, so tell us what you need and we will come back with a price against your quantity and finish.

Minimum order
20 pieces per size
Indicative price
$10-$160 per piece depending on size, metal composition and finish. Machine-cast bowls sit at the bottom of the range; hand-hammered bowls start higher.
Lead time
2-4 weeks for standard orders, 6-8 weeks for custom-tuned sets
  • Nepal retail spans roughly NPR 500 for basic machine-made bowls to NPR 25,000+ for large hand-hammered or antique pieces
  • European retail reference: 7-metal bowl EUR 20.53; full moon bowl EUR 129.67; giant bowl EUR 487

Indicative market range from desk research, not a workshop quote. Confirm before quoting a buyer.

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About singing bowls

Nepali singing bowls are crafted using techniques passed down through generations of metalworkers in Kathmandu Valley and Patan. Traditional bowls are hand-hammered from a blend of seven metals — gold, silver, mercury, copper, iron, tin, and lead — each corresponding to a celestial body in Buddhist and Hindu cosmology. The hammering process is performed by teams of 3-5 craftsmen working in rhythm, slowly shaping a flat metal disc into a resonant bowl over several hours. The resulting sound is rich, complex, and multilayered — prized by meditation practitioners, sound healers, yoga studios, and therapists worldwide.

How they are made

The process begins with melting and alloying the metals in a clay crucible at over 1,000 degrees Celsius. The molten alloy is poured into flat disc molds. Once cooled, the disc is reheated and a team of smiths hammers it into shape by hand — each bowl requires 2,000-5,000 hammer strikes. After shaping, the bowl is lathed on the inside for smoothness, tuned by careful hammering to achieve the desired fundamental tone and overtones, and finally polished or left with the traditional hammered patina. Hand-hammered bowls produce complex, multi-tonal sounds, while machine-finished bowls offer consistent pitch at lower cost.

Singing Bowls — questions people ask

What is the difference between hand-hammered and machine-made singing bowls?
Hand-hammered bowls are shaped by teams of artisans using thousands of individual hammer strikes, producing complex overtones and a warmer, more layered sound. Machine-made (or 'cast') bowls are poured into molds, producing a consistent but simpler tone. Hand-hammered bowls are preferred by serious practitioners and command higher prices.
Are the bowls really made of seven metals?
Traditional Nepali singing bowls are made with an alloy of seven metals, though the exact proportions vary by workshop and are often closely guarded secrets. The primary metal is always copper (roughly 70-80%), with tin as the secondary metal. Gold, silver, and other trace metals are added in small amounts. We can provide metal composition certificates on request.
Can I order bowls tuned to specific notes?
Yes, we offer chakra-tuned sets where each bowl is tuned to correspond to one of the seven chakras (C, D, E, F, G, A, B notes). Custom tuning requires additional lead time (6-8 weeks) and a higher per-unit cost due to the precision involved.
How do I choose the right size singing bowl?
Smaller bowls (4-6 inches) produce higher-pitched tones and are ideal for upper chakra work and personal meditation. Medium bowls (7-9 inches) offer balanced sound and are the most popular. Large bowls (10-16 inches) produce deep, grounding tones suited for sound baths and therapy sessions.
Do you ship singing bowls internationally?
Yes, we ship worldwide. Bowls are individually wrapped in bubble wrap and packed in reinforced cartons. We include strikers and cushions with each bowl. Shipping is typically via air freight for samples and sea freight for wholesale orders to keep costs manageable.

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