I gave this bowl to my mom as a gift. She loved it! It's beautiful. The pictures don't do it justice. It's very sturdy and well-made. The middle bottom is a small piece of carved wood and on the bottom side it is signed by the artisan. Very cool. I just wish there had been more than one left at the time - I would have gotten one for myself, too!

I ordered this bowl as a Christmas gift for my aunt. The picture did not do it justice -- it was beautiful and well made and a nice size. My aunt and her daughter could not stop commenting on how much they loved it - I got many hugs! It is a great, unique item - not something you can find at your local department store.