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Enchanting summer sounds cool mind, body and soul

These charming brass Wind-Bells (Furin) are handmade using ancient, traditional casting and finishing techniques passed down over more than 400 years in Takaoka, Japan.

With their whimsical, soothing tinkle, wind-bells have been a part of the country’s sultry summer season since the Muromachi period (1333~1568). Soaking up the sounds of these gorgeous pieces of art singing in the breeze, the Japanese hang wind-bells outside their homes to help cool off on hot summer days.

Designed by Katsuji Nousaku, the fourth generation owner of the NOUSAKU foundry, each one is handmade and finished by an accomplished craftsmen.

NOUSAKU - Handed down and rooted in Takaoka.

With a history spanning some 400 years, NOUSAKU originally created traditional items such as Buddhist altar ornamentation, tea ceremony paraphernalia and vases. More recently, working in collaboration with specialist designers, the company has developed metal casting techniques to create genuinely unique, 100% pure tin interior items and tableware par excellence.

Considering the time and energy that goes into producing each high-quality piece, they are exceptionally good value. Considerably underpriced. Cliché though it is, Nousaku has thought 'outside the box', and has essentially reinvented tin. NOUSAKU products are innovative, arty and useful - a perfect combination for modern lifestyles.

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