{"title":"Wind Chime\/Bell","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"cup-tumbler-edo-cat-wind-chime","title":"Edo-cat wind chime","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Hand-blown thin glass; high, clear tone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Painted with ukiyo-e cat motifs by Kuniyoshi Utagawa (歌川国芳), late Edo period\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Each one hand-painted and unique\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKuniyoshi Utagawa (歌川国芳, 1797-1861) was one of the great masters of the ukiyo-e woodblock print tradition, and was famously devoted to cats. He kept dozens of them in his studio, and his cat prints, charming, humorous and technically masterful, are among the most recognisable images of the Edo period. The cats he painted doing very human things have delighted people for nearly two centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis glass wind chime carries those prints onto hand-blown thin glass. The chime body is blown fine enough to produce a high, clear tone; the ukiyo-e cat designs are applied by hand after blowing, which means each piece has its own slight variation in the painting. The combination of the delicate glass, the historical image and the clear note in the air makes for a piece that earns a smile from everyone who sees it. A witty, culturally grounded object that does not take itself too seriously.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ishizuka Glass 石塚硝子","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52928685211991,"sku":"WCB-GLS-ADE-001-","price":52.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/9328\/9303\/files\/DSC04876_613dee69-ad47-4f9c-a951-6a6fd406b4fb.jpg?v=1777234037"},{"product_id":"tsugaru-vidro-adelia-wind-chime","title":"Adelia wind chime","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Tsugaruvidro (津軽びいどろ) hand-blown soda glass, Aomori Prefecture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Inspired by Aomori's natural landscape; soft bubbles and colour gradations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Available in blue (ocean) and pink (cherry blossom); 8.4cm wide, 7.6cm tall\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGlass wind chimes have a particular sound: lighter and more liquid than metal, a tone that suggests water rather than a bell. The Adelia has that quality and adds colour to it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade by Tsugaruvidro (津軽びいどろ) in Aomori Prefecture, a glass craft that draws on the colours of the local sea, sky and seasons. Each piece is mouth-blown by hand; the soft bubbles and colour gradations within the glass are the mark of individual making. The Adelia chime is made in soda glass, mouth-blown with soft bubbles and colour gradations built into the body. The blue colourway draws on the colours of the Tsugaru Strait and Aomori's northern sea; the pink on the cherry blossoms of spring. Each chime has its own slight variation in bubble distribution and colour depth. A striker and paper strip (tanzaku) are included; hang it near an open window and let the seasonal breeze do the rest. Bring indoors in heavy rain or winter months.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tsugaruvidro 津軽びいどろ","offers":[{"title":"Blue","offer_id":52928685408599,"sku":"WCB-GLS-TGR-001-DBL","price":42.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pink","offer_id":52928685441367,"sku":"WCB-GLS-TGR-001-PNK","price":42.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/9328\/9303\/files\/DSC04883.jpg?v=1777219020"},{"product_id":"nousaku-tsubomi-wind-chime","title":"\"Tsubomi\" brass wind chime","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Takaoka Doki (高岡銅器), \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/iromizu.co.uk\/pages\/faq#:~:text=recognised%20traditional%20craft%3F-,METI,-%2C%20Japan%27s%20Ministry%20of\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMETI\u003c\/a\u003e-designated traditional craft, Toyama Prefecture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- By Nousaku (能作), founded 1916; sand cast and hand-finished\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Tsubomi (蕾, bud) petal form; clear, pure tone; 3.2cm wide, 4.4cm tall\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tsubomi is the smallest of the Nousaku wind chimes and the most delicate. Tsubomi (蕾) means bud, and the petal form earns the name: tight, precise, poised.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade by Nousaku (能作) in Takaoka City, Toyama Prefecture, founded in 1916. Takaoka's metalworking tradition dates to 1609, when the Maeda clan invited craftsmen to develop the castle town; the city now produces around 90% of Japan's copperware. Takaoka Doki (高岡銅器) is designated by Japan's Ministry of Economy as a traditional craft. Each piece is sand cast and hand-finished. The Tsubomi is sand cast in brass and shaped like a flower bud, the petals held just before opening. The compact form produces a clear, pure tone that is bright without being sharp: the note Nousaku's resonance-tuning skills, once reserved for temple bells, now bring to the home. At 3.2cm wide and 4.4cm tall it is small enough to hang in almost any space. Available in gold and silver. The kind of object that fills a room with a sound larger than its size suggests.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nousaku 能作","offers":[{"title":"Silver","offer_id":52928685670743,"sku":"WCB-MET-NOU-001-SIL","price":65.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gold","offer_id":52928685637975,"sku":"WCB-MET-NOU-001-GLD","price":78.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/9328\/9303\/files\/DSC03437-2.jpg?v=1774992461"},{"product_id":"nousaku-onion-brass-wind-chime","title":"\"Onion\" brass wind chime","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Takaoka Doki (高岡銅器), \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/iromizu.co.uk\/pages\/faq#:~:text=recognised%20traditional%20craft%3F-,METI,-%2C%20Japan%27s%20Ministry%20of\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMETI\u003c\/a\u003e-designated traditional craft, Toyama Prefecture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- By Nousaku (能作), founded 1916; sand cast and hand-finished\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Onion (玉ねぎ) silhouette; warm, layered tone; 5cm wide, 12.8cm tall\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn onion, in brass, that rings when the breeze touches it. There is a particular kind of wit in Japanese craft that takes an everyday object completely seriously and produces something genuinely beautiful from it. This is that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade by Nousaku (能作) in Takaoka City, Toyama Prefecture, founded in 1916. Takaoka's metalworking tradition dates to 1609, when the Maeda clan invited craftsmen to develop the castle town; the city now produces around 90% of Japan's copperware. Takaoka Doki (高岡銅器) is designated by Japan's Ministry of Economy as a traditional craft. Each piece is sand cast and hand-finished. The Onion (玉ねぎ) wind chime captures the layered, rounded silhouette of the vegetable in sand-cast brass, hand-finished to smooth curves and precise weight. The form produces a warm, resonant tone with more body than the flat disc of the UFO: the layered shape seems to hold the sound for a moment before releasing it. Available in black and gold; the black finish gives the piece a striking graphic quality, whilst the gold sits closer to traditional furin aesthetics.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nousaku 能作","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":52928685834583,"sku":"WCB-MET-NOU-002-BLK","price":79.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gold","offer_id":52928685867351,"sku":"WCB-MET-NOU-002-GLD","price":79.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/9328\/9303\/files\/DSC03425.jpg?v=1774953915"},{"product_id":"nosaku-ufo-brass-wind-chime","title":"\"UFO\" brass wind chime","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Takaoka Doki (高岡銅器), \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/iromizu.co.uk\/pages\/faq#:~:text=recognised%20traditional%20craft%3F-,METI,-%2C%20Japan%27s%20Ministry%20of\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMETI\u003c\/a\u003e-designated traditional craft, Toyama Prefecture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- By Nousaku (能作), founded 1916; sand cast and hand-polished\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Disc-shaped; bright, expansive tone; available in gold and silver; 6.8cm wide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name is the description. A flat, disc-shaped brass bell that looks exactly like what it is called, and sounds entirely unlike anything you would expect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade by Nousaku (能作) in Takaoka City, Toyama Prefecture, founded in 1916. Takaoka's metalworking tradition dates to 1609, when the Maeda clan invited craftsmen to develop the castle town; the city now produces around 90% of Japan's copperware. Takaoka Doki (高岡銅器) is designated by Japan's Ministry of Economy as a traditional craft. Each piece is sand cast and hand-finished. The UFO wind chime takes the conventions of the traditional Japanese furin (風鈴) and starts again from a different shape. Where a traditional bell narrows to a point, the disc form produces a bright, expansive tone that spreads outward rather than fading in one direction. Sand cast in brass and hand-polished to a crisp finish, the UFO sits somewhere between a serious craft object and something that makes guests ask questions. Available in gold and silver. Hang it in a window, near a door, or anywhere a clear note in the air is welcome.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nousaku 能作","offers":[{"title":"Gold","offer_id":52928686063959,"sku":"WCB-MET-NOU-003-GLD","price":79.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver","offer_id":52928686096727,"sku":"WCB-MET-NOU-003-SIL","price":79.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/9328\/9303\/files\/DSC03432-2.jpg?v=1774954253"},{"product_id":"yamaguchi-kyujo-kotori-bell","title":"\"Kotori\" table bell","description":"\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Cast brass orin bell, Takaoka Doki (高岡銅器), \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/iromizu.co.uk\/pages\/faq#:~:text=recognised%20traditional%20craft%3F-,METI,-%2C%20Japan%27s%20Ministry%20of\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMETI\u003c\/a\u003e-designated traditional craft\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- By Yamaguchi Kyujo (山口久乗), founded 1907; hand-tuned by ear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Kotori (小鳥, little bird) perched on the handle; tone sustains up to a minute\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA small bird sits on the handle, completely still, whilst the tone rings out beneath it. Kotori (小鳥) means little bird, and the name suits both the object and the feeling of the sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade by Yamaguchi Kyujo (山口久乗) in Takaoka City, Toyama Prefecture, founded in 1907. Takaoka's casting heritage dates to 1609 and is designated by Japan's Ministry of Economy as a traditional craft. Yamaguchi Kyujo is the leading maker of orin (おりん) bronze bells in Japan, whose tones can be heard in schools, railway stations and aboard Shinkansen trains. Each bell is cast, filed and tuned by ear: struck, listened to, adjusted, until the tone sustains for up to a minute from a single gentle tap. Research has associated the resulting 1\/f yuragi (1\/fゆらぎ) with the promotion of alpha brain waves and a sense of calm. The Kotori bell is cast in brass with a charming bird-shaped handle that is equally at home as a table call bell or a decorative object that happens to produce one of the most calming sounds in a room. The 1\/f yuragi (1\/fゆらぎ) in the tone, a natural wave rhythm found in ocean waves, heartbeats and birdsong, is associated with a feeling of calm and the promotion of alpha brain waves. One gentle tap is enough. Use it before yoga, meditation or simply at the end of a long day.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yamaguchi Kyujo 山口久乗","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52928686227799,"sku":"WCB-MET-YMG-001-SIL","price":169.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/9328\/9303\/files\/DSC03409.jpg?v=1774955227"},{"product_id":"yamaguchi-kyujo-dark-bronze-astroline-table-bell","title":"\"Astrolin\" dark bronze table bell","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative font-sans text-base text-foreground selection:bg-super\/50 selection:text-foreground dark:selection:bg-super\/10 dark:selection:text-super\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"min-w-0 break-words [word-break:break-word]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" id=\"markdown-content-8\" class=\"gap-y-md after:clear-both after:block after:content-['']\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"has-inline-images my-2 first:mt-0 [\u0026amp;:has([data-inline-type=image])+\u0026amp;:has([data-inline-type=image])_[data-inline-type=image]]:hidden [\u0026amp;:has(table)_[data-inline-type=image]]:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"prose dark:prose-invert inline leading-relaxed break-words min-w-0 [word-break:break-word] prose-strong:font-bold [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;*:first-child]:mt-0 [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;*:last-child]:mb-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-renderer=\"lm\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Cast bronze orin bell, Takaoka Doki (高岡銅器), \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/iromizu.co.uk\/pages\/faq#:~:text=recognised%20traditional%20craft%3F-,METI,-%2C%20Japan%27s%20Ministry%20of\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMETI\u003c\/a\u003e-designated traditional craft\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- By Yamaguchi Kyujo (山口久乗), founded 1907; hand-tuned by ear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Tilted at 60 degrees for easy striking; tone sustains up to a minute; 1\/f yuragi\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrike this bell once and then simply listen. The tone builds for a moment, then gradually fades over the course of a minute, the sound shifting and settling in a way that is difficult to describe but immediately felt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade by Yamaguchi Kyujo (山口久乗) in Takaoka City, Toyama Prefecture, founded in 1907. Takaoka's casting heritage dates to 1609 and is designated by Japan's Ministry of Economy as a traditional craft. Yamaguchi Kyujo is the leading maker of orin (おりん) bronze bells in Japan, whose tones can be heard in schools, railway stations and aboard Shinkansen trains. Each bell is cast, filed and tuned by ear: struck, listened to, adjusted, until the tone sustains for up to a minute from a single gentle tap. Research has associated the resulting 1\/f yuragi (1\/fゆらぎ) with the promotion of alpha brain waves and a sense of calm. The Astrolin has a streamlined, sculptural form in dark bronze that sits between a functional object and a piece you keep on the shelf because it is worth looking at. The 60-degree tilt positions the bell so the mallet strikes the ideal point without thought or adjustment. The deep bronze patina gives it a quiet luxury that develops over time. Strike it before meditation, before bed, or simply when the room needs to slow down.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex items-center justify-between\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"-ml-sm gap-xs flex flex-shrink-0 items-center\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gap-x-xs flex flex-shrink-0 items-center\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Yamaguchi Kyujo 山口久乗","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52928686391639,"sku":"WCB-MET-YMG-002-BNZ","price":169.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/9328\/9303\/files\/DSC03403-2.jpg?v=1777557213"}],"url":"https:\/\/iromizu.co.uk\/collections\/wind-chime-bell.oembed","provider":"iromizu","version":"1.0","type":"link"}