Hand Hammered Singing Bowl – 20cm Tibetan Sound Set

Traditional Craftsmanship in Every Hand Hammered Singing Bowl

A genuine hand hammered singing bowl is shaped by thousands of individual hammer strikes, not poured into a mold. That’s exactly how this 20cm bowl is made — by artisans in Nepal working the metal cold, gradually widening and thinning it until it reaches the correct wall thickness for a clean, sustained tone. You can actually see the hammer marks across the surface; that texture isn’t decorative, it’s the fingerprint of the process that gives the bowl its voice.

At 20cm, this sits in the “mid-large” range of our catalog — big enough to fill a yoga studio or therapy room with sound, but still easy to hold and play one-handed.

What’s Included in This Hand Hammered Singing Bowl Set

• 1 x 20cm Hand-Hammered Tibetan Singing Bowl
• 1 x silk brocade cushion
• 1 x wooden striker (for rim-rubbing technique)
• 1 x suede-padded mallet (for striking technique)
• Free DHL home delivery, 4–5 working days

Why Hand-Hammered Beats Cast

Cast singing bowls are poured from molten metal into a mold — fast, cheap, and uniform, but they tend to produce a flatter, shorter-lived tone. A hand hammered singing bowl like this one is worked cold over many hours, which compresses and aligns the metal’s grain structure. The practical result: a warmer overtone, a longer sustain when you rim the edge, and a resonance that many practitioners describe as “fuller” compared to cast alternatives.

Meditation, Yoga & Sound Healing Use

This size is a favorite among yoga instructors and sound therapists because it’s loud enough to carry across a room but light enough to carry between rooms. Common uses include:

• Opening or closing a yoga class
• Marking the start/end of a silent meditation sit
• One-on-one sound therapy sessions
• Home mindfulness practice

Research is still developing in this area, but a peer-reviewed observational study on Tibetan singing bowl meditation recorded measurable drops in tension and fatigue after a single session — consistent with what sound therapists report anecdotally. For background on how these bowls are traditionally classified and used, see Wikipedia’s entry on singing bowls.

How to Play

Set the bowl on the included cushion. For a single struck tone, tap the mallet against the outer rim and let it ring. For the classic “singing” drone, hold the wooden striker at a slight angle against the rim and rotate it in slow, even circles — increase pressure gradually until the tone locks in.

Shipping

Every order ships via DHL with tracking, arriving in 4–5 working days. The bowl, cushion, and accessories are cushioned and boxed for international transit.

Compare Sizes

If 20cm is larger than you need, our Mini Singing Bowl (11cm) is a better fit for travel or desk use. For a step up, see the Extra Large Tibetan Singing Bowl (25cm), or browse our full Meditation & Sound Healing range.

FAQ

What does “hand hammered” mean on a singing bowl?

It means the bowl was shaped by an artisan striking the metal repeatedly by hand rather than machine-cast in a mold — this is the traditional method used across Nepal and Tibet.

How do you play a hand hammered singing bowl?

Strike the rim with the wooden mallet for a single tone, or rub the wooden striker around the outer rim in slow circles for a sustained “singing” drone.

What size is this singing bowl?

This set includes a 20cm bowl, which suits meditation rooms, yoga studios, and home practice.

Is this bowl suitable for beginners?

Yes — the included cushion and striker make it ready to play immediately, and the technique is easy to pick up within a few tries.