SEVEN FISH NAMBU IRONWARE WIND BELL
¥18,000

Seven Fish Nambu Ironware Wind Bell

JPY ¥18,000

Only 2 pieces in stock!

A wind bell with motifs of seven fish sway in the wind, playing gentle and relaxed tones. This wind bell is designed with the image of fish swimming in the water. It can be enjoyed as an interior decoration all year round. You can hang the bell in a place where the wind blows or near a window to enjoy the sound it makes. Wind chimes have long been an item that cool down the hot Japanese summer. They are meant to replicate the sound of water. 

This is made of Nambu ironware in Iwate Prefecture in the Tohoku region, selected as one of the "100 Soundscapes to Japan" by the Ministry of the Environment as part of its efforts to combat noise pollution and to promote the protection of the environment. It has a more profound and relaxed sound compared to wind bells made of glass.

The sound of wind bell is the same frequency sound as the murmur of a stream, the chirping of birds, and other healing sounds found in nature. High-frequency sounds are said to have a relaxing effect. Each piece is carefully crafted to the details by artisans.

Since they are heavy, please be careful not to fall on children's feet or other parts of the body. Also, since Nambu ironware rusts when exposed to moisture, wipe off any water on the wind chime with kitchen paper or a dry dish towel.

A paper strip for the wind bell is included in the box. Please attach it to the wind bell after stretching it lightly. You can also arrange it with your paper stripe if you have any excellent designs on hand. When the wind blows, the paper strip catches the wind and moves the clapper to produce the sound. 

PRODUCT DETAIL

  • Quantity: 1 
  • Dimension:【Body】D17cm(6.7in) x H32.5cm(12.8in)            【Total Length】64cm(25.2in)
  • Material: Cast Iron 
  • Origin: Made in Japan - Nambu Ironware

 

ABOUT NANBU IRONWARE

Nambu ironware, a representative of Japanese ironware, is a cast pure iron craft that has been continued since around the Edo period in the Morioka City area of Iwate Prefecture in the Tohoku region. The name comes from the region where it was made in the old days, known as the Nambu domain.Combining robustness and delicate design, Nambu ironware has more functional advantages than its attractive appearance.

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In Japan, gold, silver, copper, tin, and iron are called "Gokin (five metals)" and have been used as materials for metalworking since ancient times. Each metal has a different luster, workability, strength, thermal conductivity, heat retention, moisture resistance, corrosion resistance, etc., and techniques to utilize these characteristics have developed in various regions.From daily necessities such as pots, kettles, and accessories to works of art that represent the times such as tea ceremony utensils, Japanese swords, and Buddhist bells, a wide variety of metalwork has been produced in each era.

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