Hand-Hammered Thai Gongs | Made to Order in Thailand

The craft

A closer look at gong making

These gongs are made to order in Thailand and finished with the visible hammer marks that give each surface its individual character.

A team of artisans outdoors hammering a giant gong plate, one standing on the plate mid-swing — Makers hammering a large gong plate outdoors.

Heat, repeated hammering, shaping, and listening all contribute to a gong’s final form and voice. Exact materials and production steps can vary by product, so we confirm current details before presenting them as specifications.

The photographs here show gong-making scenes and finished instruments. We are documenting their provenance and the process for the current catalog as part of our product review.

For purchase decisions, rely on the current product description, representative recording, and details confirmed at checkout.

A metal gong disc glowing red over a charcoal fire pit as a maker pulls it with long tongs — A heated gong disc being moved with long tongs.

A maker's hands holding a hammer against the surface of a bossed gong — Close view of hammer work on a bossed gong.

A maker leaning close to a large bossed gong while holding a mallet — A maker listening closely beside a large gong.

An open-air workshop with many finished gongs hanging overhead and large dark gongs below — Finished gongs displayed in an open-air workshop.

Buddhist monks examining large black-and-gold engraved gongs on carved stands — Visitors examining large gongs on carved stands.

Two people steadying a large gong onto a carved stand while a monk looks on — A large gong being positioned on its stand.

Made in Thailand
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Made to order
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Select Your Instrument

Made-to-order instruments from Thailand. Press play to hear a representative recording of each collection.

Black-Lacquered Thai Gong

A black-lacquered bossed gong made to order in Thailand. Use the representative recording to hear this collection, and ask us about current specifications before ordering.

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Made to order in Thailand · timing confirmed at checkout

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Raw-Brass Thai Gong

A raw-brass bossed gong made to order in Thailand. Use the representative recording to hear this collection, and confirm current specifications before ordering.

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Made to order in Thailand · timing confirmed at checkout

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Handmade in Thailand

Made to order by gong makers in Thailand.

Made to Order

Current timing is confirmed at checkout.

Shipping Details

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Order Support

Questions are welcome before and after ordering.

Scale

Know the size before it arrives

Compare representative sizes beside a 175 cm person, from a compact 40 cm gong to a 250 cm gong.

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20–60 cm

Compact spaces

Compare the diameter with the wall, stand, or surface you plan to use.

Leave enough clearance to strike the gong safely.

70–120 cm

Larger rooms

Plan for the full diameter, support, and playing clearance.

Confirm weight and mounting requirements for your selected gong.

130–250 cm

Large-scale gongs

Dedicated rooms, gardens, and large installations.

Checkout is available across the listed range; you can also ask about a custom gong.

Three people strapping a giant black-and-gold gong upright in a pickup truck bed — A large gong secured upright for transport.

A brass nipple gong on a carved rosewood stand in a spot-lit alcove beside a staircase — A gong displayed on a stand in an entry alcove.

Choose your size

Hand-hammered black and gold gong mounted on a wall bracket in a New York apartment — A wall-mounted gong in a New York apartment.

In your space

A daily ritual, a permanent presence

One strike is enough — to open a meditation, or to close a workday. First the sound, then the long quiet after it.

Between strikes, a gong can live on the wall as a sculptural focal point, with visible hammer marks across its surface.

Ask what is included with your selected size and what support it needs before planning a wall or stand installation.

Find yours

A person in a robe striking a dark gold-engraved gong on a wooden floor stand beside a city window at dawn — A strike to start the day.

A black gong with gold engraving hanging on a white brick loft wall in morning light — Between strikes — sculpture on the wall.

A practitioner striking a large black and gold gong during a candlelit sound bath — At work in a candlelit sound bath.

Questions

Before you order

Straight answers on crafting time, sizing, sound, and shipping.

How long until my gong arrives?

Each gong is made to order. Current production and delivery timing is confirmed at checkout; contact us before ordering if you have a fixed deadline.

What exactly is included?

Included accessories can vary by product and size. Confirm the current package contents before ordering. A stand is not shown as included.

Which size should I choose?

Purchase options currently run from 20–250cm. Start by measuring the available diameter and playing clearance. The size guide shows representative sizes.

What can I learn from the sound previews?

Each product card includes a representative recording for its collection. Handmade instruments vary, so the preview demonstrates a general character rather than the exact gong you will receive.

Will I pay customs or import fees?

Shipping, tax, duty, and delivery terms must be confirmed for the selected size and destination before purchase. Contact us if checkout does not make every charge clear.

What if something is wrong with my gong?

Review the current returns and order changes policy before purchasing, and contact us promptly if an order arrives with a problem.

Can I display it as art, or is it meant to be played?

Both. A gong can be played and displayed as a sculptural object. Plan enough clearance and suitable support for the way you intend to use it.

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Questions & commissions

Thinking about a custom gong or a size above our standard range? Or just weighing up sizing, sound, or shipping? Send a note either way — we welcome questions before you order.

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