Kakumaru Wind Chime

Description

Curator’s Notes

This wind chime is a thoughtful reimagining of the Japanese chimes that are often found at temples. Traditionally, the paper slip would have a prayer written on it, but we think the slips look beautiful blank as well! When a breeze blows against the length of paper, the chime rings with a bell-like tone. I can’t convey the sense of tranquility that comes from that gentle sound!

Kakumaru Wind Chime was curated by Angélique Chmielewski

Designer/Maker

Maker: Nousaku

Designer: Makoto Koizumi

Specifications

Dimensions:

Fully extended: 2.0” (w) x 2.0” (l) x 19.0″ (h) or 50mm (w) x 50mm (l) x 480mm (h)

Weight:

4.3 oz or 121 g

Materials:

Brass (Brass: 60% copper, 40% zinc)

Details

• Made in Japan
• Made using traditional casting techniques in Takaoka City
• Makes a unique, clear chiming sound
• Each chime is made one at a time on a turning wheel
• Clear string and ring included for hanging
• Do not rub with metal polisher
• The paper slip is made of Japanese washi paper. It is water resistant, but not waterproof
• Could be placed indoors or outdoors under an awning