Double Chalice Singing Bowl No.045 Hinduism Whilst Avalokiteshwara is variously depicted

Whilst Avalokiteshwara is variously depicted as male or female and in various poses

hand carved from mango wood by talented Indian artisans

seaside strolls

brings out some of the incredible traditional clothing that is still worn by men and women alike

Gorgeous black singing bowls made in the Mustang style of west Nepal

Double Chalice Singing Bowl No.045 Hinduism Whilst Avalokiteshwara is variously depictedThe double chalice singing bowl is among the rarer forms found in the Himalayan bowl making tradition. Rather than a single vessel, it comprises two individually crafted metal bowls positioned at opposite ends of a turned wooden stem. Each bowl is made from a traditional seven metal alloy including silver, gold, copper, iron, tin, lead and zinc and voiced to complement the other. When played separately or together, they produce a deep, lingering