Asli Arts 21 Inch Yellow, Red, and Gold Capiz Wind Chime

The unique design of the Asli Arts 21 Inch Yellow Red and Gold Capiz Wind Chime is sure to make it the highlight of any patio or porch. Hand-crafted by Bali craftsmen from 14 round orange, four round gold, 12 square red, and four round coral capiz shells, this chime features a distinctive arched rattan top. Strung together with strong, invisible nylon cord, the thin, flat translucent shells in luminous colors add a warm, inviting feel to your surroundings. And, when touched by the wind, these chimes produce a delicate, tinkling musical sound that evokes tranquility and is reminiscent of rippling water. Measures 21 inches in overall length. Named after Capiz, a province of Panay Island in the Philippines, the capiz shell, which is the outer shell of a marine mollusk, is found and farmed in the coastal waters off the Philippines and Indonesia. These shells are carefully sorted, dried, sliced, shaped, sanded, and dyed to be used in various home accents, including lamp shades, vases, and wind chimes. Hanging your Chimes for the Best Musical Performance Asli Arts by Woodstock chimes are known the world over for the purity and beauty of their sound. These chimes are designed to produce beautiful music from even the slightest breeze, but if you'd like to hear yours more often, here are a few ideas: Hang your chime directly from the O ring or loop at the top of the chime. Don't extend the top string of the chime by adding chain or string. This may cause the entire chime to swing, when in fact only the center string and clapper should move. Hang your chime where the wind can reach it from as many directions as possible. An open corner is ideal when hanging the chime from a building. Experiment with hanging your chime at different heights. Wind velocity tends to increase with higher elevation. Avoid hanging your chime within two feet of a wall or too close to plants, furniture and anything that might obstruct or divert the breeze. If you have a screened-in porch,