Handmade Copper Bell Chime - Suns
Handmade Copper Bell Chime - Suns
Handmade Copper Bell Chime - Suns

Handmade Copper Bell Chime - Suns

Regular price $ 36.00 Sale price$ 26.00
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Upcycled metal hanging bell chime displays five handcrafted copper bells in a sun setting with sturdy hanging loop. The bells are crafted from recycled iron sheets, which are covered in copper alloys. No rivets or nails are used for fixing the various components together. Its raw, rustic texture adds to the appeal. 

Bell-making is an ancient Indian craft with enchanting origins. Traditionally used by farmers to identify their livestock, each bell is tuned to produce a distinctive chime. Creating music from lifeless metal, bell-making in India uses craftsmanship passed down through generations. 

  • approximate size: 6.5" at the widest x 29" long, 2" drop
  • will have slight variations in design and size as this is a one-of-a-kind handmade product 
  • wooden clackers create a soul like soothing sound
  • handmade by fair trade artisans in India

       

      Meet the Artisans

      This item is fairly made by artisans in South India.


      Our products will have slight variations in design and size, this is a natural occurrence in handmade goods and one of the many reasons we love them so.

      No two designs will be exactly alike, giving you a lasting one-of-a-kind product to treasure for years to come.

      If you are looking for specific dimensions on a product, please contact us so we can assist in finding the right fit.

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      What makes our bells special
      How They Are Lovingly Crafted

      Metal bell craft requires highly refined skills and combined family input. First, men shape each bell, hammering rectangular strips of recycled metal into hollow cylinders. They then weld a dome-like metal crown onto the bell’s cylindrical body. Next, artisans bend and attach a metal strip to the crown so the bell can be hung.

      Once the bell is shaped, women dip it in a solution of earth and water, then cover the wet bells with a mixture of powdered brass and copper. The bell, with its powdered coat, is wrapped in a pancake of local clay and cotton and placed in a kiln to bake. 

      After it is properly baked, the clay/cotton mixture is peeled away and any excess clay is rubbed off. Each bell is buffed and polished to accentuate its unique metallic luster, tinted with shades of yellow, gold, red, and brown. A ringer, made of a dense wood called sheesham, is attached inside the bell, converting the hollow metal object into a musical work of art.


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