This is an authentic Hand-made and Tibetan Singing Bowl Hand-hammered by professional Singing bowl makers of Nepal. The size of the bowl is 9" in diameter and makes the surrounding ambiance with its resonating sound even on a single strike. The material used in the singing bowl is made up of an alloy of seven auspicious metals, representing seven different astronomical bodies for each of the metal included. The sound of the singing bowl is used in the healing process and practiced for centuries in Buddhism. Tibetan Singing Bowl is used in ZEN practice to retain mindfulness and cultivate positive energy in the system. It is also exercised in Chakra Healing and the balancing of Chakras. Being a perfect meditation kit, the bowl also helps in stress-relief and provides mental calmness to depressed or anxious minds. The set includes a PENCIL-GRIP mallet to provide easy handling over the mallet and a silk cushion for placing the bowl during the play session. We have also included a gong stick to give you the variation in experiencing a singing bowl. You can just strike the bowl with a gong stick and listen to its long-lasting sound. This set is then wrapped inside a beautiful hand-sewn three-layered protective silk box with a gift wrapper. With its carrier-handle, you could use the box to carry the singing bowl and bring your favorite instrument along. The bowl is hammered in such-a-way to give an ANTIQUE touch. With its fine finishing and beautiful look, it is undeniably a precious spiritual gift for your friends and families. Also, this beautiful bowl can be used as a living room decorative to enhance the beauty and ambiance of the living space. The gift comes in KHüSI INC. standard packing directly from the lap of the Himalayas. You are provided with a user manual on how to play and the precautions you should take in handling the singing bowl. Note: All our products are hand-selected and tested by professionals for sound and quality assurance.