{"product_id":"black-zodiak-bowls-set-of-3-15cm-19cm-20cm","title":"Black Zodiak Bowls - Set of 3 - 15cm 19cm 20cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThree black bowls, each ringed with gold: a deep, glossy finish that catches the light, and a row of zodiac medallions that turns a meditation corner into something you actually want to look at. This is a set of three brass singing bowls in graduated sizes, 15 cm, 19 cm and 20 cm, made in India and decorated for people who like their ritual objects to be as beautiful as they are useful.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWhat you'll notice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe contrast does the work. A glossy black exterior and interior against a bright gold rim and gold medallions gives the set a dramatic, almost lacquered look.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRound gold medallions circle the outside of each bowl, and the rams, bulls and twin figures of the zodiac are easy to pick out among them.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe gold band at the rim frames the opening of each bowl, so the set looks finished from above as well as from the side.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThree sizes stand together as a set. Nested or lined up side by side, the graduated heights make a pleasing, ordered arrangement.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCast from solid brass, they have a weight and solidity that suits something meant to be held, struck and returned to.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eBrass, black finish, gold detail\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bowls are made of brass, finished in black with gold-coloured detail. The zodiac signs sit in dotted circles around the body, and the rim is picked out in gold. It is a decorative approach with a long lineage: the singing bowl is a metalworking tradition that grew out of the Himalayan region, and in India the form has been reinterpreted with painted and patterned surfaces like this one.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eSound and use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA singing bowl has two basic voices. Tap the rim gently with a striker and you get an immediate, bell-like tone that fades. Run the striker slowly around the outer rim with steady pressure and the bowl begins to sing, a sustained, layered hum that builds as you go. Many people use them to mark the start or end of a meditation, to slow down between tasks, or simply to give a room a moment of stillness. As a general principle, larger bowls tend to sound lower and smaller ones higher, so three different diameters give you three different voices to play with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRest each bowl on a cushion or on your open palm so the metal can ring freely, and strike it lightly at first: it takes very little force.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eOrigin and tradition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSinging bowls have centuries of history across the Himalayas, where they have been used as ritual and household objects, and over the last few decades they have become a familiar sight in yoga studios and meditation spaces far beyond the region. The zodiac is a different tradition altogether, the twelve signs that people across many cultures have used to mark the turning of the year. Here the two meet: a meditation instrument decorated with symbols that many people keep close as a personal reference point, whether that is their own sign or the signs of the people they love.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eSize and what's included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe set contains three bowls, measuring 15 cm, 19 cm and 20 cm across. Striker and cushion are not part of the listing, so pair them with ones of your own: a padded striker for a soft strike, a wooden one for circling the rim.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWipe each bowl with a soft, dry cloth after use. Keep them away from damp to protect the gold-coloured detail, and avoid abrasive cleaners that could scratch the finish. Between uses, nest them or stand them where they will not knock against one another.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo the bowls come with strikers or cushions?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo. The set is the three bowls only, so you will need to add your own striker, and a cushion or soft mat to rest them on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre the three bowls the same size?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo. They are graduated, at 15 cm, 19 cm and 20 cm across, so each one sits at a different height and has its own character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use them for display only?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. The black and gold finish works well as a decorative arrangement on a shelf, altar or low table, and you can play them whenever you like.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SHAMTAM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67983794372922,"sku":"TIB-149","price":185.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0756\/8307\/0266\/files\/black-zodiak-bowls-set-of-3-15cm-19cm-20cm-cover.jpg?v=1794679481","url":"https:\/\/shamtam.com\/products\/black-zodiak-bowls-set-of-3-15cm-19cm-20cm","provider":"SHAMTAM: Slow Living Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}