Singing Bowl Powder Blue Five Buddha Mantra 16cm

• The blue finish feels soft and settled, giving the bowl a cooler, more spacious look than bright polished metal.
• The decorated surface makes it both an instrument and a sculptural object, suited to a meditation space or thoughtful display.
• Its weight gives it a grounded feel when held, useful for slow, attentive playing rather than hurried use.
• The rounded shape invites a simple ritual: lift, strike or circle the rim, then listen as the tone fades.
• It suits personal practice, yoga spaces and sound sessions where the bowl is part of the atmosphere as well as the sound.

This bowl is handmade in India, so small variations in finish and detail are part of its character. The design is decorative as well as symbolic, with the powder blue surface and Five Buddha mantra motif giving the piece a calm, devotional feel without making it overly ornate.

Use a suitable singing bowl striker to tap the rim gently, or circle the outside edge with slow, even pressure. Rim playing takes patience: the sound builds through friction as the metal begins to resonate, so a steady hand matters more than force.

Keep the bowl dry and wipe it with a soft cloth after handling. Store it where the rim will not be knocked, as the edge is central to how a singing bowl responds when played.

In Buddhist visual traditions, groups of five Buddhas are often used to express different aspects of awakened awareness, arranged as a contemplative map rather than simple decoration. Mantra designs are also associated with repeated sound, attention and devotional practice. On a singing bowl, that symbolism sits naturally with the act of listening: a struck tone marks a pause, then its gradual fading gives the mind something simple to follow.

• Diameter: 16 cm
• Weight: 770 g
• Material: aluminium
• Origin: India
• Design: powder blue Five Buddha mantra
• Product type: singing bowl

It makes a considered gift for someone who meditates, practises yoga, keeps a small altar, or enjoys meaningful objects with sound and presence. The blue finish gives it a gentle visual character, while the handmade nature makes each piece feel personal.