Snow-capped Himalayan mountains in Nepal, source region for hand-hammered Jambati singing bowls

Hand-Hammered · Himalayan · Handpicked

BlackCrow
Singing Bowls

Chosen for tone, character, and resonance.

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My Philosophy

Whole-Body
Listening

Every bowl I carry has passed through my hands — and my whole body. I assess tone, vibration, sustain, craftsmanship, and the beauty of the object itself before anything reaches you.

I travel to Nepal to source in person, building relationships with the local dealers and traders who have lived and worked with these instruments for generations. Nothing is chosen by catalog.

A collection of hand-hammered Jambati singing bowls in warm bronze tones
Individual Bowls

The Jambati

My primary offering. Prized for depth, warmth, and extended resonance — the ideal instrument for meditation, sound baths, and personal practice.

A small to medium Jambati singing bowl with mallet, resting on soft fabric Small – Medium

Small – Medium

Bright tone with clear sustain. Ideal for personal meditation or as the high voice in a set.

USD 45 – 180
Most Requested
Hands holding a large Jambati singing bowl with mallet Large

Large

Deep, warm resonance with long sustain. Anchors any set and fills a room with ease.

USD 180 – 400
Collection of Jambati singing bowls in multiple sizes with mallet and tingsha cymbals Custom

Custom Sourcing

Have a specific tone, size, or quality in mind? I source to your specification from Nepal.

Price on Request
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Curated Sets

Composed to Resonate

Sets are curated with the same care as a musical composition — each bowl chosen for how it blends, contrasts, and resonates with the others.

3 – 6 Bowls

Sanctuary Set

An intimate set selected for contrast, balance, and resonance. Suited for personal practitioners, therapists, and intimate settings.

USD 240 – 700
7 – 8 Bowls

Field Set

A complete range of sound, texture, and frequency. Deep anchoring bowls, medium structure, and high tones for clarity and movement.

USD 700 – 1,100
Custom

BlackCrow Set

A fully customized set built through inquiry. Bowls chosen for balance, resonance, feel, and unique character — composed as a complete set.

Price on Request
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Beyond the Jambati

The Wider World of Sound

While Jambati bowls are my specialty, I source other types on request. Each is chosen by the same measure — sound and character first, type second.

  • Thadobati Tall, straight-sided bowls with a clear, bright tone
  • Manipuri Shallow and wide, with a soft, diffuse resonance
  • Immersion Bowls Large enough to stand in. Selected for depth, resonance, and the full-body experience of sound from within.
  • Smaller High-Tone Bowls Bright, penetrating tones for contrast and lift
  • Perfect Pitch Bowls Factory-made, tuned precisely — ideal sound bath companions
  • Antique Bowls Minimum 60 years old, with the depth and patina of age
  • Gongs Ceremonial and therapeutic, sourced to specification
  • Tingsha Bells Small, precise, and piercingly clear — used to open and close a practice or mark transitions in sound work

Selection is always based on sound & character rather than type alone.

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Five Himalayan Jambati singing bowls of varying sizes arranged together on a surface
How It Works

Simple by Design

01

Inquiry & Consultation

Tell me what you're looking for — a single bowl, a set, or a custom sourcing request. I'll guide you.

02

Selection & Customization

I select each bowl in person by sound, feel, and character in Kathmandu — the heart of Himalayan bowl craft. Color finish and engravings available upon request.

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Delivery or Collection

Each order is carefully packed and shipped worldwide from Kathmandu. Delivery timelines and shipping details provided at the time of inquiry.

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Studio Sourcing

Curated for
Dedicated Practice

Bowls selected for wellness spaces, sound bath practitioners, and meditation centers. Inquire for details.

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Colleen Thornton, founder of BlackCrow Singing Bowls, with Jambati singing bowls

Colleen Thornton — founder & curator of BlackCrow

The Person Behind the Bowls

Selected by
One Pair of Ears

BlackCrow is a one-person practice. Every bowl I offer has been chosen by me — held, played, and listened to before it ever reaches you. I travel to Nepal to source in person, and I work in small numbers by design.

Sound is personal. I believe the right bowl finds the right person. If you're looking for something specific, I'm always happy to talk.

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Let's Find Your Bowl

Seekers and studio partners alike — I'd love to hear from you.

WhatsApp +1 604 260 1812
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