This singing bowl cushion set is a 9.5 cm round cushion line made of polyester, in the colours of the seven chakras. Its purpose is simple: to hold the singing bowl steadily on a table or other hard surface and to absorb the noises that come from the bowl moving or touching the surface.
Why use a cushion while playing
When you strike or rub a singing bowl, it moves slightly. If you place it directly on a hard surface, an unpleasant scraping or knocking sound may mix with the clean tone of the bowl. The cushion filters this out, while it does not muffle the sound itself — you can hear the bowl's own vibration clearly.
It protects the bowl and the table
A cushion is not only kinder to the ear, but also to the base of the singing bowl and to the table surface. The metal rim of the bowl and the table do not knock against each other, so both stay beautiful for longer. This matters especially on a valuable wooden or glass table.
The chakra colours and the size
The colours linked with the seven chakras (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, violet) give the cushion set a lively, vivid look. The 9.5 cm size suits smaller singing bowls used for personal meditation. For a larger bowl, the 14.5 cm size is a better choice.
Suitable occasions
Many use it for home meditation, for winding down in the evening or for a shared sound play time with a child. If you wish to give a singing bowl as a gift, it is worth adding the cushion, because the sound and behaviour of the bowl are much more pleasant on a support that was made for it.
Material, care and storage
The cushion is made of polyester, which is easy to clean: wipe it with a soft, slightly damp cloth if it gathers dust. It is made in India. Store it in a dry place away from direct sunlight, so the colours stay vivid.