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Singing Bowl Arhat
Price:
€25.86
Singing Bowl Arhat
The Arhat singing bowl is a hand-wrought brass and bronze idiophone from Nepal, distinguished by its deliberate aesthetic of authentic rusticity. Unlike heavily polished bowls, the Arhat retains the natural black patina from the forging process across most of its exterior surface, with polishing applied only to the interior and the top rim. This combination of raw and refined surfaces is not decorative affectation—it reflects both the traditional working method and the acoustic properties of the finished object.
Sound and Playing Method
When struck or rubbed with an appropriate mallet, the bowl produces a sustaining tone marked by rich overtone content. The bowl can be played in two ways: struck sharply for a clear attack, or rubbed around the rim with a circular motion to generate a continuous, evolving sound. The quality and duration of the tone depend significantly on bowl size and mallet choice.
Construction and Materials
Each bowl is hand-wrought from a high-grade brass alloy, shaped and finished by hand. The black exterior surface is the natural result of the forging process and has been left unpolished; the interior bowl surface and the top outer rim are polished to a working finish. This selective finishing approach is characteristic of the Arhat series and contributes to both the visual identity and the acoustic behavior of the instrument.
Size and Tone Characteristics
The bowls are available in seven sizes, ranging from approximately 300 grams to 2,500 grams. Smaller bowls (300g and 500g) produce faster, higher-pitched tones and are best played with wooden mallets; these two sizes work for striking but rubbing with leather mallets is not recommended. Larger bowls generate deeper, longer-sustaining tones and offer greater flexibility in mallet choice. All measurements are approximate, as each bowl is individually hand-wrought.
Mallet Selection
The Arhat bowls can be played with any of the available mallets in the Rhythms & Roots range, though pairing mallet size to bowl size yields the most reliable results. Standard recommendations typically work with both the next-smaller and next-larger bowl size as well. Wooden mallets are essential for the two smallest bowls (300g and 500g) when rubbing; leather mallets with these sizes are suitable only for striking.
What's Included
The bowl is supplied as a single instrument. Mallets and cushioning rings are sold separately and can be selected based on bowl size and intended playing method.
The Arhat singing bowl occupies a practical place in contemporary sound practice, equally at home in meditation settings, therapeutic contexts, or experimental sound design, while remaining rooted in Himalayan hand-forging tradition.
Price:
€25.86
Singing Bowl Arhat — Hand-forged singing bowl from Nepal, crafted in bronze and brass by skilled artisans using techniques passed down through generations. Each bowl produces sustained, harmonically rich tones when struck or played with a mallet around the rim, making it equally at home in meditation practice, sound healing, or contemporary sound design. Available in seven sizes from 10 cm to 29 cm diameter, with weights ranging from 300g to 2,500g—smaller bowls yield bright, quick tones while larger ones resonate deeply and sustain longer. The distinctive black exterior finish is a natural result of the forging process, contrasting with the polished interior and rim. A versatile instrument for practitioners, musicians, and collectors seeking authentic Himalayan craftsmanship.
Born from the hands of a craftsman, each item is a unique object in its own right. The photographs illustrate the product type; the piece you receive may vary slightly in shape, colour or finish.
Weight
250-300 gr
| Origin | Nepal |
|---|---|
| Materials | Bronze - Brass |
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Caution: Not suitable for children under 3 years. Please supervise older children. Beware of swallowing small parts, strangulation, material allergies, sharp edges and points! Use only for sound generation. No liability for improper use.
Care: Extreme temperature fluctuations, humidity and direct sunlight can affect the lifespan. Please store in balanced humidity to prevent material changes, mold and corrosion. Remove dirt with a damp cloth. Dry after cleaning and each use.
Disposal: Please contact your local waste disposal authority for information on environmentally sound disposal!
Singing Bowl Arhat
The Arhat singing bowl is a hand-wrought brass and bronze idiophone from Nepal, distinguished by its deliberate aesthetic of authentic rusticity. Unlike heavily polished bowls, the Arhat retains the natural black patina from the forging process across most of its exterior surface, with polishing applied only to the interior and the top rim. This combination of raw and refined surfaces is not decorative affectation—it reflects both the traditional working method and the acoustic properties of the finished object.
Sound and Playing Method
When struck or rubbed with an appropriate mallet, the bowl produces a sustaining tone marked by rich overtone content. The bowl can be played in two ways: struck sharply for a clear attack, or rubbed around the rim with a circular motion to generate a continuous, evolving sound. The quality and duration of the tone depend significantly on bowl size and mallet choice.
Construction and Materials
Each bowl is hand-wrought from a high-grade brass alloy, shaped and finished by hand. The black exterior surface is the natural result of the forging process and has been left unpolished; the interior bowl surface and the top outer rim are polished to a working finish. This selective finishing approach is characteristic of the Arhat series and contributes to both the visual identity and the acoustic behavior of the instrument.
Size and Tone Characteristics
The bowls are available in seven sizes, ranging from approximately 300 grams to 2,500 grams. Smaller bowls (300g and 500g) produce faster, higher-pitched tones and are best played with wooden mallets; these two sizes work for striking but rubbing with leather mallets is not recommended. Larger bowls generate deeper, longer-sustaining tones and offer greater flexibility in mallet choice. All measurements are approximate, as each bowl is individually hand-wrought.
Mallet Selection
The Arhat bowls can be played with any of the available mallets in the Rhythms & Roots range, though pairing mallet size to bowl size yields the most reliable results. Standard recommendations typically work with both the next-smaller and next-larger bowl size as well. Wooden mallets are essential for the two smallest bowls (300g and 500g) when rubbing; leather mallets with these sizes are suitable only for striking.
What's Included
The bowl is supplied as a single instrument. Mallets and cushioning rings are sold separately and can be selected based on bowl size and intended playing method.
The Arhat singing bowl occupies a practical place in contemporary sound practice, equally at home in meditation settings, therapeutic contexts, or experimental sound design, while remaining rooted in Himalayan hand-forging tradition.
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