About Patan Antique Bowls

Patan Antique Bowls is an antique shop located in Swotha Road, Lalitpur (Patan), Nepal, well known for its collection of traditional Himalayan bowls and handcrafted metal artifacts. The store mainly specializes in antique and traditional singing bowls, brass and copper items, and other culturally significant pieces that reflect Nepal’s long metalworking heritage. The shop showcases a variety of handcrafted bowls such as Thado bati, Manipuri, Jam bati, and other rare styles, many of which are sourced from traditional Newari craftsmanship in the Kathmandu Valley. These items are valued for their historical character, detailed hand-hammered textures, and resonant sound qualities, especially in singing bowls used for meditation and ritual purposes. The store is part of Patan’s broader identity as a “city of artisans,” where generations of skilled metalworkers have preserved ancient techniques of sculpture and metalcraft.