Handcrafted Celtic Chimes - Recycled Iron and Glass Beads-Fair Trade-India

The Celtic chime makes a statement with the cut-out work and glass-accented circle in the center.  The five bells hang from chains featuring glass decorative beads.  This is a piece of art that can be used as statement wall art decor or a garden chime.  Handmade by artisans at a family workshop in Behat, India, the metal-working craft has been passed down from one generation to the next.  The workshop was established in 1976 and employs the artisan family and well-trained artisans from the area.  

Product Features:

• Type: Wall Art or Garden Chime.
• Colors: Gold Brass and multi-colored glass beads.
• Materials: Recycled Iron and glass.
• Lacquer finish, lead-free.
• Dimensions: Approx. 17 inches from top to bottom and 9.25 inches wide.
• Cone Bells are approximately 1.5 inches tall and just under 1 inch at the base.
• Chains measure approximately 4 inches long.
• Indoor/Outdoor. 

Story Behind the Art: 

The workshop buys sheets of scrap metal from dealers who collect it door-to-door. But don’t let that make you doubt the quality of their handicrafts; they ensure the scrap comes from acceptable material and transforms the trash into beautiful art.  The artisans specialize in a particular type of finishing known as “Rasai”.  This is when a layer of brass is added to the wrought iron to give the products a rustic and crude appearance.  

To learn more about the talented artisans who create these wonderful eco-friendly items and the techniques they use, please read our extended description by clicking on "About the Artisans". 

*Due to the handmade nature, slight variations in size, color, shape, pattern, or other characteristics may be evident. Each piece is truly a unique work of art, lovingly crafted by hand.