Brass Wind Chime - Onion

Combining established hand-casting techniques and contemporary design, this elegant wind chime is expertly crafted by skilled metalworkers in Takaoka City, Toyama Prefecture. Made of brass, a material used historically for Buddhist ritual objects and musical instruments, the chimes resonate with a soothing tone. Made by hand, each chime is one of a kind with slight differences in weight, texture and tone. Each piece is hand finished with a chisel, creating simple, unidirectional lines, marks of the craftsmanship that goes into these chimes. Enjoy the melodic charm of this wind chime and connect with nature through the tranquil tones brought by the breeze.

Chūbu

The central Chūbu region is predominantly mountainous, home to the rugged Japan Alps with coasts on both the Sea of Japan and the Pacific Ocean. The region's history has been shaped by its strategic position between the great cities of Kyoto and Tokyo with Nagoya at its heart. Niigata lies to the north while Mt Fuji can be found in the south in Shizuoka Prefecture.