A genuine hand-hammered singing bowl from Nepal costs about US$25 for a 4-inch pocket bowl, US$120–300 for a 7–9 inch meditation bowl, and US$1,100–2,000 for an 18–22 inch floor bowl. Matched chakra sets cost US$700–1,600. These are the prices we charge at our Kathmandu workshop, listed by size below.
Singing bowl prices by size
| Size | Typical use | Price range (US$) | Examples in our shop |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 in / 10 cm | Pocket, travel, gifts | 25–40 | Golden Harmony 4", Om Harmony 10 cm |
| 6 in / 15–16 cm | First bowl, desk, daily practice | 35–120 | Polished Serenity 6", Tiger Antique 16 cm |
| 7–8 in / 18–20 cm | Personal meditation, yoga | 120–170 | Sri Yantra 7", Buddha Enlightenment 20 cm |
| 9 in / 23 cm | Deep personal sound, small groups | 170–300 | Sacred Geometry 9", White Tara Mandala 9" |
| 10–12 in / 25–30 cm | Sound healing, classes | 190–250 | Solar Radiance 10", Sacred Chakra Healing 12" |
| 18–22 in / 45–55 cm | Floor bowls for sound baths | 1,100–2,000 | Mandala Healing 18", Guardian Deity 22" |
| Handled bowls | Moving sound around the body | 100–150 | Golden Antique Handled, Double Bowl Handled |
| Chakra sets | Sound healers, therapists | 700–1,600 | Octave 4 Chakra Set, Golden Harmony 7 Chakra Set |
What drives the price
- Size and metal. A bigger bowl takes more metal and many more hours of hammering, so the price climbs fast above 12 inches.
- Decoration. Size isn't everything: a 9-inch bowl with a deity or mandala design costs US$300, while a plainer 9-inch bowl is US$170. Engraving and painting are done by hand and add hours.
- Finish. Antique, full-moon, black and polished finishes each take extra steps after the bowl is shaped.
- Matching. A chakra set is chosen bowl by bowl so the notes step up together. That matching time is most of the price difference between a set and seven single bowls.
How to spot a bowl that's too cheap
A 6-inch "handmade" bowl for US$10 is almost always machine-made. Look for hammer marks on the outside, slight unevenness in the rim, and a long sustain when you rub the rim. Spun bowls often show fine circular lathe lines and a thin, short tone. Our guide handmade vs machine-made singing bowls walks through each test.
Shipping
Retail orders ship worldwide for a flat US$30, free over US$1,000. Express delivery takes about 10 days after 3–4 business days of preparation (Shipping & Delivery). Ask for a tone video of the exact bowl before you buy: we record it in the workshop.
Frequently asked questions
Why are big singing bowls so expensive?
An 18–22 inch bowl uses several times the metal of a 9-inch bowl and takes days of hammering by more than one maker.
What size should a beginner buy?
A 6–7 inch bowl (US$35–170) is easy to hold, sings readily and suits daily meditation. Browse all singing bowls.
Do you sell wholesale?
Yes: first orders from 10 pieces or US$500, repeat orders from 5 pieces. See our wholesale page.
