Small Antique Himalayan Singing Bowls

This category features typical styles of Himalayan (Tibetan) singing bowls such as Thadobati, Thadobati Cups, Manipuri, Mani, Pedestal sound bowls, and Shiva Lingam singing bowls. Typically, small singing bowls cover the notes of the fourth and fifth octaves. The fundamental tone of a mini sound bowl also depends on the thickness of its wall.

Small singing bowls are easily held in an upward-stretched palm or fingertips, or placed on the body for sound healing (vibroacoustic therapy) applications. Their lightweight and compact size make them easily transportable, perfect for taking with you on any journey. Small sound bowls are commonly used in various spiritual ceremonies, space cleansing rituals, cacao and medicine plant ceremonies, and for enhancing focus.

Small singing bowls typically produce the highest tones. However, some of them are very thin and can produce deeper tones. Playing a small singing bowl around the rim can be challenging. The small diameter and thick wall of these vessels create more tension in their structure, making some less responsive to pressure from a rubbing mallet. If you have difficulty playing the rim of your small singing bowl with a leather-wrapped mallet, use the wooden part of the playing stick.

Some miniature singing bowls are incredibly lightweight and, due to their small bottom area, lack stability when placed on a flat surface. To solve this, place a rubber kitchen shelf liner underneath the singing bowl for increased stability. The shimmering effect of a group of small sound bowls is captivating. These instruments can be assembled into a beautiful set and harmoniously played alongside commonly used sound healing instruments like Koshi chimes, swinging chimes, tingshas, and tubular bells.