Cast from recycled iron and other traditional metals, this handcrafted wall hanging is made with jingling camel bells. Unlike more traditional chimes, the bells produce a lovely light tinkling sound that falls gently on the ears. Beautiful beads add a little color and vibrancy.
The colors of beads may vary from piece to piece. Though this item is suitable for the outdoors, prolonged exposure to the elements will cause natural surface changes over time. During transit, please allow for some bells to come off their setting which can be easily reinstalled.
- Wall hanging with camel bells
- Aged rustic finish
- Made of traditional metals and glass beads
- Measures about 30" long and 14" wide
- Recycled metal
- Fairtrade and handmade in India
Beauty isn't perfect, it's authentic. Please note that gold bells have a rustic crude finish giving the piece a more organic feel. 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 diamond-shaped lattice of black iron teardrop loops cascades downward, strung with colorful glass beads and finished in rustic gold-toned camel bells that hang unevenly along the bottom edge.
size: Approximately 30" long x 14" wide.
material: Recycled iron, traditional cast metals, glass beads
features: Handcrafted camel bells, aged rustic gold finish, multicolor glass beads, diamond lattice frame, chain hanger, indoor/outdoor use
care: Wipe clean with a soft, dry cloth and bring indoors during heavy rain or prolonged sun to preserve the finish.
disclaimer: Bead colors, bell finish, and placement vary slightly from piece to piece, and bells may shift or come loose in transit but are easily reset by hand.
Meaning & Intention
In many parts of India, small bells like these once hung from the necks of camels traveling long desert trade routes, their soft jingling marking safe passage and guiding caravans home. Reworked here into a wall hanging, that same sound becomes a quiet signal in the home: someone is near, something is moving, the day is going on.
Bells have long been used across cultures to mark thresholds between the ordinary and the sacred, from temple entrances to prayer wheels. Hung by a door or window, this piece borrows that same idea in miniature, a small chime that calls attention back to the present moment each time it stirs.
The cascading diamond shape, wider at the top and narrowing as it falls, echoes the form of a pine or a flame, motifs tied in many traditions to growth, protection, and renewal. Paired with the bells' association with safe travel and gathered communities, the piece feels less decorative than intentional, a small anchor of calm sound in a busy space.
Hung near a doorway, porch, or reading corner, this chime turns passing breezes into a gentle, irregular music, a small cue to pause, breathe, and notice the moment rather than rush past it.
Essence & Elements
- Ideal For: Anyone who wants a handcrafted, meaningful accent for a porch, garden, or reading nook
- Purpose: Wall decor, porch or patio accent, meditation space enhancement, housewarming gift, sound therapy for mindful pauses
- Suggested Mantra: Let the moment ring true
- Intention: Peace, Balance, Grounding
- Metal: Recycled iron and traditional cast metal
Questions & Guidance
Is this wind chime suitable for outdoor use?
Yes, it can be hung outdoors, though prolonged exposure to sun and rain will naturally weather the metal finish over time.
Why do the bells or beads look slightly different from the photo?
Each piece is handcrafted in India, so bead colors and the bells' rustic gold finish vary a little from one chime to the next.
A bell came loose during shipping. Is it broken?
No, this is common in transit. Bells can simply be reinstalled onto their wire setting by hand.
How is this wind chime made?
It is handcrafted from recycled iron and traditional metals using fairtrade practices in India, with individually strung glass beads and camel bells.
What does the bell sound like?
The camel bells produce a light, gentle tinkling rather than a loud clang, making it well suited to quiet spaces.
