Moon Bowls
About Moon Bowls
Frequently asked
Questions about Moon Bowls
Where are Moon bowls made?
Russia. Every Moon bowl is handmade from Russian clay, glazed, and fired under tight quality control. Handmade production means minor visual variation between pieces of the same model is expected, not a defect — each bowl ends up slightly unique in its glaze pattern and finish.
Are Moon bowls all phunnels?
No, though phunnels are their best-known product. Moon also makes traditional Egyptian-style bowls (Grand Egy, Killer Egy) with multi-hole bases for richer flavour and longer sessions, plus Turkish-style bowls and the Tresha Kitti special-edition artist series. The full range covers phunnel, traditional, and collector-piece formats.
Why are Moon bowls priced higher than generic phunnels?
Handmade production, premium Russian clay, and the quality of the glaze work. Mass-produced phunnels are slip-cast in factories; Moon bowls are thrown, glazed, and finished by hand. You're also paying for the signature finish — Black Space, marble, and Tresha Kitti pieces involve significantly more work than a plain glaze.
Do Moon bowls work with a Kaloud Lotus or other HMD?
Yes — the phunnel models are sized and profiled to suit the standard Kaloud Lotus rim, and the Killer and Grand Egy lines work with Provost-style HMDs designed for traditional bowl rims. Check the specific listing for rim dimensions if you're matching to an unusual HMD.
What's the difference between Moon's Phunnel and Killer?
Different bowl shapes, different sessions. The Phunnel has a single central hole — easier to pack, juice stays in, cleaner finish with HMDs. The Killer is a traditional Egyptian-style bowl with multi-hole base — harder to pack well, but delivers more intense flavour and longer session life when you get the pack right. Phunnel for forgiving; Killer for depth.
How do I know I'm getting a genuine Moon bowl?
Buy from authorised retailers. Each Moon bowl comes in branded packaging with the Moon logo, and handmade variation in glaze or shape across same-model bowls is expected — that's a sign of genuine handmade production, not a counterfeit. Prices dramatically below standard retail usually mean grey-market or fake stock.

