Wind Chimes

Ancient Chinese Buddhists believed that wind chimes could drive away evil spirits from their temples and invite good spirits to linger. Perhaps, they were actually onto something as even today people find the look and sound of decorative wind chimes makes them feel more at peace and lightens their hearts.

There are decorative wind chimes designs both for indoor and outdoor use. While those designed for indoor use are often more delicate looking and fragile, there are some outdoor chimes that are delicate and beautiful enough to grace both the inside and outside of a home.

Wind chimes are made from a variety of materials such as metal including brass, copper, and stainless steel, bamboo, shells, glass and even PVC pipe. There are wind activated chimes and solar activated chimes. Some even have batteries that allows them to light up during the night. Each different material produces a different sound and there are even some chimes that have been specifically designed to play part of a recognizable tune.  Read more... (668 words, 3 images, estimated 2:40 mins reading time)