Brass Singing Bowls
Tibetan Brass Singing Bowls
What is the Full Moon brass singing bowl? The original Full Moon brass singing bowls, available on our website, are manufactured in Nepal. They are typically thicker than other modern, handmade Tibetan brass singing bowls. This greater thickness of the metal imparts a brighter quality to the overall sound of a singing bowl. Thin-walled singing bowls are ideal for on-body applications, whereas thicker sound bowls are better suited for sound healing.
Due to the high demand for Full Moon brass singing bowls, the market has been inundated with replicas. The majority of these imitations come from India and often have much lower sound quality.
It's important to note that the original Full Moon brass singing bowls are NOT exclusively manufactured during the brightest nights (when the moon is full). This is a sales myth that has been debunked!
Many modern brass singing bowls feature decorations that cover large portions of the vessel. These decorations are typical signs of new singing bowls. Images of Buddha, White Tara, a mantra, or other symbols (like the Full Moon symbol) may commonly be found on the walls of a newly-made brass singing bowl.
Every few years, new styles and designs are created. Hand engraving is one method craftsmen use for decoration. After a brass singing bowl is hand-pounded, lines or images are etched with a thin knife into the metal to create a permanent mark. This type of decoration is rare, as it requires skilled artists to execute.
Many brass sound healing bowls are embossed with designs. To create a design, a thin layer of metal is applied to the surface. While it may appear that the bowl is made from different metals, it is actually the result of a plating or embossing technique on the surface.
