When you sit down in front of your singing bowl and pick up this 33 cm felt mallet, you will feel it from the very first touch: this piece is designed to draw out the deep, long-lasting tones of the bowl. It does not strike — it sets vibration in motion. And meanwhile, you simply watch, breathe, and quieten down.
What the felt wrapping gives you
The soft felt cover transfers the energy of the stroke evenly into the wall of the bowl, so the sound becomes fuller and rings out longer than with hard wooden mallets. If you hold sound therapy sessions, or meditate at home, you will hear the difference immediately. The felt is also gentle on the inner surface of the bowl — it leaves no scratches and does not wear down the fine hammered patterns.
Why the 33 cm length
A longer handle gives you more leverage, so you can keep an even circular motion around the rim more easily, and the hand tires less during longer meditations. For medium and larger singing bowls (around 18-30 cm in diameter) and smaller gongs, 33 cm is the most comfortable choice — for smaller bowls a shorter mallet is more suitable.
How to play your bowl with it
There are two basic techniques: striking (a short touch on the rim for a single deep tone) and circular rubbing (an even circular motion around the rim creating a continuous, "singing" tone). Hold the mallet loosely, gripping the lower two thirds of the handle — too tight a grip dampens the vibration. Start softly and let the bowl itself guide you.
How to care for it
Felt is a natural material, so it is worth protecting from moisture and dust. Store it in a dry place after use, ideally next to the bowl in a textile pouch. If the felt becomes slightly discoloured over time from the metal of the bowl, this is natural — it has no effect on the sound.
Product details
- Length: 33 cm
- Handle diameter: approx. 1 cm
- Materials: wooden handle, felt head
- Weight: approx. 118 g
- Country of origin: Nepal
A quiet, deep-voiced companion for meditation and sound therapy. Place it in your basket.