Singing Bowl Five Buddha Design
A dark, engraved aluminium singing bowl for those moments when a room needs a clear centre. Its weight gives it presence before it is played, while the Five Buddha design turns it into a sculptural object as well as a meditation instrument.
Singing Bowl Five Buddha Design is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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A dark, engraved aluminium singing bowl for those moments when a room needs a clear centre. Its weight gives it presence before it is played, while the Five Buddha design turns it into a sculptural object as well as a meditation instrument.
Singing Bowl Five Buddha Design is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
About this product
The dark engraved bowl
- The finish has a deep brass-toned look, bringing warmth to the carved surface without changing the bowl’s stated aluminium material.
- Engraving covers the bowl with symbolic detail, so it feels considered from every angle.
- The Five Buddha motif sits at the base, giving the piece a strong focal point when viewed from above.
- Its substantial feel suits a dedicated shelf, meditation corner, yoga space or quiet room.
- The visual language is bold rather than minimal, made for someone who wants the bowl to hold attention even when silent.
Playing and sound
A singing bowl is played by striking it gently or by working steadily around the rim with a suitable striker. The second method takes patience: even pressure and a slow pace allow the metal to vibrate and the tone to build.
This bowl is described as extra loud, so it is best suited to spaces where a fuller sound is welcome.
Aluminium, engraved in India
Made in India, it belongs to SHAMTAM’s Tibetan Singing Bowls range. The bowl is formed from aluminium and finished in a dark brass tone, with engraved decoration adding texture, shadow and visual depth. It is best understood through what can be stated with confidence: metal, finish, weight, origin and design.
Using it with care
Place the bowl on a stable surface before playing, or hold it securely on a flat palm if you are practising rim technique. Start softly, then let the sound open at its own pace.
Keep it dry and wipe with a soft cloth after handling. Avoid abrasive cleaners, as they may dull the finish or catch in the engraved detail.
The Five Buddha motif
The Five Buddhas are associated with Tibetan Buddhist iconography, where they are often understood as a group of symbolic figures linked with wisdom, direction and contemplative practice. On a singing bowl, this imagery gives the instrument a visual centre as well as a sonic one. Many people use bowls to mark the beginning or close of meditation, yoga or quiet reflection, letting the sound create a simple boundary around a moment of attention.
Weight and details
- Product type: singing bowl
- Material: aluminium
- Finish: dark brass-toned finish with engraved detailing
- Motif: Five Buddha design at the base
- Origin: India
- Weight: 1500 g
A grounded gift
This is a thoughtful gift for someone who enjoys meditation, yoga, sound rituals or symbolic home objects. It suits a person who likes their quiet tools to feel weighty, beautiful and intentional, not merely decorative.
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