Large size, soft depth
The roughly 44 cm rim is one of the crown pieces of the De-Wa family. You receive a bowl whose fundamental is not sharp but a softly ringing depth that stays in the room for a long time. Because of the large diameter the listener almost feels the vibration across the body during a session.
Professional or committed home use
We primarily recommend it to you for colleagues holding sound work, for yoga studios and meditation groups. In a home environment, the person who will truly enjoy it is the one with a spacious, quiet room who is seriously committed to sound work and meditation.
Support and moving
Because of the larger diameter and serious mass, definitely place it on firm, stable furniture, with a thick, good-quality sound bowl cushion underneath. When moving it, do ask someone to help so that the rim does not bump and your hand finds a sure hold.
Long guidance along the rim
Use a heavier, leather-wrapped mallet. Guide it along the rim with medium pressure and a slow, patient circular movement. At this size the tone does not arrive at once but builds over 5-10 seconds and then holds itself for a long time. Enjoy the process of its rise.
Care
Wipe only with a dry, soft cloth. Never use scratching sponges or chemical agents. The fine patina that appears on the surface over time is a natural mark of use and a part of the bowl's individual character. Keep it in its permanent place on a sound bowl cushion and avoid frequent moving, because at this mass every bump may leave a mark on the rim. Once a year it is worth going through it with a specialist's eye, especially if you use it for intensive practitioner work. With proper care you receive the same full, long-sustained fundamental for decades.