Singing Bowls

A genuine Tibetan singing bowl is not cast but hammered. Thousands of hammer blows shape the metal, layer by layer, until the bowl reaches its unmistakable sound. This process can take days and requires experience, patience and a fine ear. Our singing bowls are made by Tibetan artisans in the Himalayas who have passed on this knowledge for generations.

Tradition speaks of an alloy of seven metals, each contributing to the tone. The result is a sound that resonates for a long time and fills the room without overwhelming it. Because each bowl is hammered by hand, no two sound the same. In Tibetan monasteries and homes, their sound has accompanied meditation and prayer for centuries. Today it also has its place in sound work, as a path to calm and inner collectedness.

You recognise a good singing bowl not only with your ears but also with your hands: by its weight, its surface and the way it responds to the striker. Whether you meditate or simply seek a moment of stillness, a hand-hammered singing bowl is a companion for life. At tibet-markets.ch we choose every bowl personally. Not from a catalogue, but by sound.