More Singing Bowl Articles

Why are Our Tibetan Singing Bowls More Expensive than Singing Bowls on Amazon?

We keep true artisans in business, not machines. Amazon isn't used for handmade art, just as gas stations aren't used for organic food options.

How Do I Make or Buy a Singing Bowl Set?

The best way to experience singing bowls are with sets, but handmade bowls can clash and require some experience to create a harmonious set or collection.

Common Pitfalls when Shopping for an Authentic Singing Bowl

Avoid any purchasing regrets by checking out some of the most common ways people go wrong on their singing bowl search!

Why Choose Himalayan Bowls?

When making any investment, it's important to research where you're investing. This is certainly true for the singing bowl industry, which is too small to be regulated.

What Makes a Handmade Singing Bowl Sound so Unique?

Singing bowls can be a bit mysterious, not least in part because of the many false claims that are widespread regarding their history and construction. Here's an easy, factual breakdown of the primary factors that influence a singing bowl's sound.

A singing bowl missing link discovered

Here is a picture of a missing link in the history of singing bowls. It is a clue that many late period antique singing bowls were originally engraved, even though today they appear plain due to surface wear.

A new detail emerges in the history of singing bowls

In earlier singing bowls, the metal is folded at the rim to achieve a very symmetrical and beautiful form. This method was lost but some makers, like this one, seem to have tried it their own way.

What are singing bowls good for?

What singing bowl should I start with?

What singing bowl should I start with? The easy way to think about singing bowls is small, medium and large. Most people start with small but medium is the ideal for personal use. Large are best for an environment. Here's more.

Are singing bowls good for home?

Are singing bowls good for home? The subtle effects of singing bowls on the environment are invisible, yet palpable.  We feel the invisible power of vibration. 

What is a singing bowl used for?

In my book, The Singing Bowl Book, I discuss and show in pictures the many traditional and modern ways singing bowls are used. My years of research led me to the conclusion that the original use of a singing bowl was as a multipurpose food and collection bowl. Large singing bowls were used in temples.

The best singing bowls for 100 years

The new Tibetan singing bowls I am offering today are the best made in over 100 years.