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To make the bowl sing, first tap it, hold the smooth part of the stick upright against the bowl and move it slowly around the outside of the bowl in a circular motion, keeping firm contact with the bowl's surface. Metalwork is a traditional skill in Nepal, and family workshops working with our fair trade partner Mahaguthi are able to earn sustainable incomes by sharing the skills in new markets for fair prices.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"tenthousandvillagesus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45177541919023,"sku":"5909680","price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/9356\/1135\/products\/5909680_1_sq.jpg?v=1685020033"},{"product_id":"ghost-salt-pepper-shakers","title":"Ghost Salt \u0026 Pepper Shakers","description":"\u003cp\u003eCasper isn't the only friendly ghost in town. 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