Welcome is more than a greeting; it is a respectful acknowledgment of all who enter your space. Complete with nine bells in total, the piece is crafted from recycled iron. The bells produce a lovely light tinkling sound that falls gently on the ears. Hang it against a wall as a wall hanging, or suspend it from the top to function like a chime.
- Welcome wind chime/wall art
- Made of metal, reclaimed iron
- Looped chain for easy hanging
- The chime is 11.5" tall X 7.75 inches wide
- The "welcome" plate measures about 7.75" X 2.25"
- Rustic finish
- Suitable for indoors/outdoors
- Made in India
This item was constructed from a variety of reclaimed and handmade materials. Slight imperfections, as well as variations in color and finish, enhance the handcrafted nature of the piece. This item is appropriate for the outdoors; however, the piece's bell and chains will oxidize over time! While some treasure an antique look, those who wish to preserve this item as is can place it under a protective surface or simply hang it indoors.
Product Highlights
Artisan product
Crafted using eco-friendly materials
Fairtrade
design: A rustic cut-metal plaque spelling "welcome" hangs by a looped chain, with nine handcrafted bells — five dome-shaped and four cone-shaped — dangling beneath it in a warm, weathered brass-gold finish.
size: Chime measures 11.5" tall x 7.75" wide; the "welcome" plate is about 7.75" x 2.25".
material: Recycled and reclaimed iron.
features: Nine bells with a light tinkling sound, cut-metal welcome lettering, looped chain for easy hanging, rustic weathered finish, suitable for indoor or outdoor display, fairtrade artisan-made
care: Dust with a dry cloth, and know that if hung outdoors, the bells and chains will naturally darken and oxidize over time.
disclaimer: Because this piece is handcrafted from a mix of reclaimed and handmade materials, slight imperfections and variations in color and finish are part of its one-of-a-kind character.
Meaning & Intention
Long before doorbells, there were bells at the door. Across cultures, a bell or chime hung at the threshold has served as a small ceremony of arrival — a sound that announces a guest, marks the boundary between outside and in, and asks the household to pause and take notice. This piece carries that tradition forward, its cut-metal "welcome" sign making the gesture explicit in plain, warm language.
The nine bells beneath it, cast and shaped by hand from reclaimed iron, give the piece its voice. Each one differs slightly from the next, a reminder that this was made by human hands rather than a machine — and that the sound it makes, however faint, was earned through real craft. Hung as a wall piece or suspended to move with the wind, it turns something as ordinary as a breeze or a footstep into a small moment of music.
Above all, this is a piece about hospitality — the idea that a home is made welcoming not by its size or its polish, but by the intention behind its threshold. Hanging it is a quiet way of saying, before a single word is spoken, that whoever arrives is glad to be there.
Hung by a door, porch, or garden gate, this chime becomes part of the daily rhythm of coming and going — a soft ring at the wind's touch or a visitor's arrival that turns an ordinary threshold into a small, recurring moment of grace.
Essence & Elements
- Ideal For: Anyone who wants their entryway, porch, or garden to greet visitors with warmth and a little music
- Purpose: Entryway décor, wind chime, porch or garden accent, housewarming gift, hostess gift
- Suggested Mantra: You are welcome here
- Intention: Welcome, Gratitude, Connection, Hospitality
- Metal: Reclaimed iron
Questions & Guidance
Can this welcome chime be hung outdoors?
Yes, it's suitable for both indoor and outdoor display. If hung outside, the reclaimed iron bells and chains will oxidize and darken naturally over time, which many people love for its rustic, aged character.
How loud is the chime?
The bells produce a light, gentle tinkling sound rather than a loud clang, making it pleasant for a porch, patio, or entryway without being intrusive.
Does it come with hanging hardware?
Yes, it includes a looped chain at the top of the welcome plate, so it's ready to hang from a hook, nail, or hanger right away.
What is it made of, and is it fairtrade?
It's handcrafted from recycled and reclaimed iron by artisans as part of a fairtrade practice, so slight variations in finish and color are a natural part of each piece.
Should I hang it flat against a wall or let it swing freely?
Either works well — mount it flat against a wall as a piece of art, or suspend it freely from a hook so it can move and chime with the breeze.
