Aqua Fish Carving & Capiz Shell Wind Chime

A carved wooden fish in shades of aqua and turquoise sits at the top of this wind chime, with a cascade of capiz shell discs hanging beneath it. Driftwood, raffia cord and pale pinewood beads complete the piece, which is handmade in Indonesia and hangs to around 45-50 cm.

Symbolism

Wind chimes have long been hung near doors, windows and porches in the belief that their sound keeps negative energy from settling in a space. Many people also see the fish as a symbol of movement and flow, a fitting match for a piece that stirs gently whenever the air moves around it.

How to use

• Hang indoors near an open window or outdoors on a porch, veranda or covered garden corner.
• Choose a spot sheltered from heavy rain and strong midday sun, since the shell discs and driftwood are natural materials that can fade or weather over time.
• Handle the shells gently when hanging, as they are thin and can chip if knocked against a hard surface.

Details

• Materials: driftwood, raffia, pinewood beads, capiz shell
• Size: approx. 35 x 28 cm; hanging length approx. 45-50 cm
• Net weight: approx. 132 g
• Handmade in Indonesia
• One piece; slight variation between pieces is normal for a handmade item