Archive Of Sold Singing Bowls: A (La)
Himalayan (Tibetan) singing bowl is a metal vessel that produces a beautiful sound. Singing bowls can be described as bells that are found in different parts of Asia.
Singing bowls make a ringing sound when struck. You can make them sing by lightly striking with a soft, padded mallet. You can also play them by gently rubbing a wooden, or a suede padded mallet around their rim to make a continuous "singing sound.
"Singing bowls have a fascinating history. They are an heirloom of a long-standing tradition of Bronze Age craftsmanship, which has been carried on for thousands of years. There is a lot of misinformation out there about singing bowls, both in books and online. It is not easy for consumers to uncover the truth because there are many myths and lies about singing bowls. Most common myths revolve around the metal content, history, traditional uses, and belief systems about the healing power of singing bowls. Many false stories about them are told to increase their prices. Because of the variety in quality and the large number of fakes available, it is important to be cautious and educated.
Singing bowls can look rustic or finely crafted. Some bowls are simple, while others are intricately engraved. Some have imperfect geometry while others are almost perfect in form.
