Marumaru Wind Chime

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! Watching the creamy length of paper dance in the wind is an act of meditation, and the golden orb of brass sings with a beautiful chiming tone.

Marumaru 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