In the heart of Bankura district’s Pukhuria village, a centuries-old tradition still rings true. Every morning begins with the rhythmic clang of bell-metal “jambati” bowls being hand-hammered by over 500 skilled artisans across 85 workshops preserving an artisanal legacy that supplies sound-healing tools globally. These wide, deep “singing bowls,” crafted using a precise brass alloy of 78% copper and 22% tin (known as “kansa”), are celebrated for their rich resonance, used in therapies addressing stress, insomnia, and more. 

The village’s humble craft, once sidelined by the rise of steel utensils and regional unrest, found revival in the 2000s when European dealers rekindled demand transforming Pukhuria's bowl-making into a source of hope and international trade. Now, these auditory treasures journey to wellness centers, sound therapy practitioners, and spiritual spaces in Europe, Australia, and China.

The practice remains intensely physical requiring early start times, endurance, and resilience amid noise and heat yet the community keeps the tradition alive, applying for a Geographical Indication (GI) tag to protect their cultural legacy.