A place to sit: when weary; to enjoy the company of a friend; as you pause during the day; to consider what has been going on — and what is coming up. Feel the beauty of the wood — and how it infuses itself into your being.
Fiber has a more tangible texture, more appealing to the touch — normally. It can also interact with other fibers – and wood – to produce a more complex visual and tactile mixture. These pieces are meant to hang on a wall.
Singing Bowls will "sing" when struck, or rubbed with its mallet. They are used in meditation (for help in focusing), and provide a rich, soothing tone. Most of these stands are big leaf maple burl.