Recycled Metal Word Bowl - Gayatri Mantra

The "Gayatri Mantra", is a highly revered matra from a hymn of the Rigveda. Recited and cited in several vedic scriptures. The great Indian philosopher Swami Vivekananda's simplified translation of the verse is - "We meditate on the glory of that Being who has produced this universe; may He enlighten our minds." Bring home some spiritual energy with this vedic bowl, handmade using recycled bicycle spokes at artist Khalil Ahmed's workshop, one of many fair trade workshops supported by Noah's Ark. Noah's Ark is an NGO founded in 1986 by Samuel Masih, one of the leaders in the movement to pay fair wages to artisans in India. Measures 2-1/2” high with 11” diameter Handmade and fair trade imported from India.Noah's Ark Artisan Story IndiaThis item was handmade in India in a workshop sponsored by Noah’s Ark, an NGO that offers funding for raw materials, machines and workshop repairs to 100 artisan groups across India. In exchange for assistance, workshops must prove that all employees ar