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A Very Old Collection of Heirloom Thado Singing Bowls

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Hand-picked by DharmaShop in collaboration with one of Nepal's greatest singing bowl producers, collectors, and sound therapy luminaries. Ensuring authenticity and quality of appearance and sound.
  • Each Heirloom Thado Bowl is selected by DharmaShop from a small collection of old singing bowls in Kathmandu, sourced with our longtime friend and one of Nepal's most respected singing bowl makers, collectors, and sound practitioners.
  • Small enough to fit comfortably in your hand, these antique bowls have a warmth and character that only comes with age. Each one has its own shape, patina, markings, wear, and voice.
  • You'll receive one individual antique bowl chosen from this collection just for you. Part of the experience is seeing which one from our carefully curated group finds its way to you.

There is something special about holding an old singing bowl in your hands. Years of use, handling, oxidation, and time have already shaped each one, creating markings and patina that can't be recreated.

At about 4.75-5.5" in diameter, these Thado bowls fit naturally in the hand and are easy to hold and play. Their tones are warm and clear with beautiful, long lasting resonance, making them just as enjoyable for personal practice as they are to collect.

The DharmaShop team and our founder, Sander, hand-selects the bowls that stand out for sound, sustain, craftsmanship, and character. Every one is different, and in a small way, it feels less like choosing and bowl and more like seeing which one chooses you.

    A note from Sander — Many sellers try to convince customers that bowls are from the 15th or 16th century, which I believe is false. After seeing much of the data that has come back over the years, I do think these bowls predate the Chinese occupation. Many of them have been dated back hundreds of years. I still prefer to sell bowls by quality, rather than for their age, and only choose remarkable bowls by hand.

    Includes:

    Your bowl comes with a wood and suede striker and our Bhutanese ring cushion hand stitched and stuffed with up-cycled materials. Includes a DharmaShop keepsake bag!

    Sound:

    Sounds great and recorded with our Handcrafted Red Wool Mallet! Sound recording is an example of what your Heirloom Thado Singing Bowl may sound like. Each bowl is handcrafted and has its own unique tone as well as antique physical characteristics.

    Size:

    Bowls measure approximately 4.75-5.5" in diameter. Sold individually.

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