Traditional Indian bells create a sound like no other: light and lovely as they emanate a happy jingle. Bring music to your surroundings with this curving wind chime crafted by artisans in India. Sold individually, choose from two different lengths: About 16 inches (with 5 bells) or 22 inches (with 7 bells).
- Curved stem wind chime
- Made from mixed metal with wood
- Comes in two different sizes
- Choose from a 5 bell or a 7 bell option
- Fairtrade
- Made in India
Handcrafted: Artistically created by hand where beauty and imperfections go together wonderfully. Please accept and appreciate minor imperfections as well as variations in size, color and appearance that enhance the handcrafted nature of the piece.
A bell may become dislodged during transit, which can be easily mounted back without any tools.
design: A single curving brass-toned stem winds gracefully from a top hanging loop, with individually hand-forged bells suspended along its S-shaped path in a rhythm that catches both light and air.
size: Sold individually in two lengths: about 16 inches with 5 bells, or about 22 inches with 7 bells.
material: Mixed metal (hand-forged iron and copper alloy) with wood accents.
features: Curved wavelike stem, hand-forged bells with a warm weathered patina, choice of 5-bell or 7-bell length, Fairtrade certified, handcrafted by artisans in India
care: Wipe gently with a dry, soft cloth and keep away from prolonged direct rain or moisture to preserve the metal's natural patina.
disclaimer: As a handcrafted piece, each chime carries small variations in bell shape, patina, and curve that are part of its individual character, and a bell that shifts in transit can simply be re-hung by hand without tools.
Meaning & Intention
In villages across India, bells have long marked the boundary between the everyday and the sacred, hung at temple doors and tied to grazing animals so that sound itself becomes a kind of presence. This curved stem chime carries that same lineage indoors, its bells cast and shaped by hand in the same tradition used for generations of temple and cattle bells.
The wavelike stem is more than ornament. Its gentle curves recall the movement of a river or a breath, a visual reminder that even something fixed to a wall can suggest motion, change, and flow. Each bell hangs at its own small angle, so the whole piece reads less like a rigid object and more like a moment caught mid-sway.
Sound has always been used to clear and mark space, from temple bells to the ring of a singing bowl. Here, even without a breeze, the chime's cluster of bells stands as a quiet invitation: a reminder that a home can hold both stillness and the possibility of music.
Hung on a porch, near a window, or along an entryway wall, this chime turns passing air into a soft, irregular melody that marks the day's small transitions, morning to evening, indoors to out, without demanding attention.
Essence & Elements
- Ideal For: Anyone who wants a handcrafted touch of everyday music and warmth in their home or garden
- Purpose: Porch decor, garden accent, entryway blessing, wall art, gifting
- Suggested Mantra: Let the wind speak
- Intention: Joy, Harmony, Presence
- Metal: Mixed metal (iron and copper alloy)
Questions & Guidance
What sizes are available, and do they come as a pair?
This chime is sold individually in two lengths: about 16 inches with 5 bells, or about 22 inches with 7 bells.
Is this chime suitable for outdoor use?
Yes, it can be hung outdoors on a porch or patio, though keeping it sheltered from heavy rain and prolonged moisture will help preserve its finish over time.
Why do the bells look weathered or uneven in tone?
Each bell is hand-forged from mixed metal, so subtle variations in patina, shape, and finish are part of its handcrafted character rather than a flaw.
What does Fairtrade mean for this piece?
It means the artisans in India who hand-forge each bell and shape the curved stem are paid fairly for their traditional craft.
A bell came loose during shipping. How do I fix it?
Simply slip the bell's loop back onto the stem by hand; no tools are needed to remount it securely.
