Gong With Wooden Stand 80cm Black

• The suspended black metal face has a strong, ceremonial presence before it is even played.
• Struck gently, a gong does not give a single neat note. It opens in layers of vibration and overtones.
• The sound changes with touch. A softer strike gives warmth and bloom, while a firmer strike brings more brightness and movement.
• It suits slow, intentional use: opening a class, marking a pause, or bringing attention back into the room.
• The scale gives it the feeling of furniture as much as instrument, with enough presence to shape a dedicated corner.

The gong is made from metal and hangs within a carved Albasia wood stand. Handmade in Bali, Indonesia, it has the character of a functional sound object rather than simple decoration: practical, sculptural and made to be seen from across a room.

Strike the gong with the mallet and let the sound fully fade before striking again. Begin lightly. The richest tones usually come from patience, with space between each note.

For a fuller sound practice, build gradually rather than hitting hard at once. The disc vibrates in complex patterns, so the tone can feel like it is moving through the room rather than coming from one fixed point.

Place the stand on a level floor with room around it for the gong to move freely. Keep it away from prolonged damp, as both wood and metal are best cared for in a dry interior setting.

Dust the stand with a soft cloth. Wipe the gong gently after handling, and avoid harsh cleaners that could mark the finish.

Gongs have a long ceremonial and musical life across Asia, including in Indonesian island traditions. In Bali and Java, large gongs are traditionally used in temple ceremonies and ensemble music, where their resonant sound can mark transitions, endings and moments of attention. In contemporary settings, gongs are also found in yoga studios, meditation rooms and sound sessions, where the focus is less on performance and more on listening, space and ritual.

The gong measures 80 cm in diameter and 17 cm deep. The stand measures 130 cm high and 123 cm long, with a dragon carving across the top measuring 1 m. The gong weighs 9 kg, and the total weight is 16 kg. A 12 cm mallet is included.

This is a considered gift for someone creating a meditation room, yoga studio, therapy space or music corner. Its scale and sound make it best suited to someone who will give it a permanent place.