A thin metal round plate evokes calm with the suggestion of the Buddha silhouette in a cut-out form. 12 cascading bells accented with glass beads drop from the metal chains.
- Handcrafted Buddha wall hanging
- Measures about 33" tall in total
- The disc measures about 10" wide
- Soldered from upcycled metal
- Distressed metal finish
- 6 hanging bells on each side
- Chain attachment for easy installation
- A two-sided design can be hung as a mobile
- Recommended for indoor use
- Fairtrade, made in India
Handcrafted: this item was artistically created by hand where beauty and imperfections go together wonderfully. Please accept and appreciate minor imperfections and variations which are true characteristics of this craft.
design: A round metal disc with a seated Buddha silhouette cut from its center hangs from a chain, its lower edge cascading with twelve conical bells and red glass beads strung on fine metal chains.
size: Approximately 33" long in total; the round disc measures about 10" wide.
material: Upcycled metal (soldered), glass beads
features: Cut-out Buddha silhouette, distressed metal finish, 12 cascading bells, glass bead accents, two-sided design that can be hung as a mobile, chain attachment for easy installation
care: Wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth and keep in a covered outdoor or indoor space to preserve the distressed metal finish.
disclaimer: As a handcrafted piece soldered from upcycled metal, slight variations in finish, patina, and bell placement are natural and part of its one-of-a-kind character.
Meaning & Intention
The Buddha has long been depicted in negative space and silhouette across Asian art, a visual reminder that awakened presence is often found not in solid form but in the stillness that surrounds it. Here, the seated figure is cut away entirely, leaving an opening at the heart of the disc — a quiet gesture toward emptiness, or shunyata, the Buddhist principle that true peace arises when we stop clinging to fixed forms and let space simply be.
Below the disc, the cascading bells carry their own long history. In temples and doorways throughout South Asia, small bells are hung to mark the boundary between the ordinary and the sacred; their sound is said to clear stagnant energy and call the mind back to the present moment. Each soft chime as the piece moves in a breeze becomes a small bell of mindfulness, the kind traditionally used to punctuate meditation practice.
Together, the open silhouette and the twelve bells form a piece about presence through absence and sound — a wall hanging that doesn't just depict tranquility but produces it, however faintly, every time it moves.
Hung near a doorway, meditation corner, or porch where it can catch the air, this piece turns an ordinary passing breeze into a small, recurring invitation to pause. The gentle percussion of the bells offers a moment of grounding between one task and the next, a soft cue to breathe and return to the present before moving on.
Essence & Elements
- Ideal For: Anyone who wants a meditative accent that engages sound as well as sight
- Purpose: Wall decor, meditation space accent, mobile display, entryway or porch hanging, mindfulness reminder
- Suggested Mantra: Be still, be here
- Intention: Peace, Mindfulness, Calm
- Metal: Metal (upcycled, soldered, with a distressed finish)
Questions & Guidance
Is this wall hanging suitable for outdoor use?
It's recommended for indoor use to protect the distressed metal finish, though a covered porch or patio out of direct rain works well too.
How is it meant to be hung?
It comes with a chain attachment at the top for easy installation on a nail or hook, and its two-sided design means it can also be hung as a mobile so both sides are visible.
Will the bells actually make sound?
Yes, the twelve cascading bells chime softly when the piece is moved by a breeze or a gentle touch.
What is the piece made from?
It's handcrafted from upcycled metal, soldered and finished with a distressed patina, with glass beads accenting the hanging chains.
Why is the Buddha shown as a silhouette instead of a solid figure?
The open, cut-out silhouette reflects the Buddhist idea of emptiness and stillness — presence expressed through open space rather than solid form.
