How to choose your first singing bowl
Size, sound, weight and what “seven metals” really means. A buyer’s guide from the workshops of Patan.
Start with your hands, not your eyes. A good bowl feels balanced and sings easily when you run the mallet round the rim.
Small, medium or large
Small bowls (around 12 cm) have a bright, clear tone and are easy to travel with. Larger bowls ring longer and lower, and you feel them as much as hear them.