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Shell Chime Spiral
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€17.21
Shell Chime Spiral
This wind chime is constructed from Capiz shells—the transparent plates of the windowpane oyster—arranged in a descending spiral and suspended on twelve cords. The shells used here are pressed and shaped from shell extracts and remnants, a production method developed to address the ecological pressure on wild Capiz populations in the Indonesian archipelago. The result is a functional object that produces sound without harvesting intact shells.
Materials and Sustainable Production
Capiz shells have long been valued for their translucency and acoustic properties. In recent years, demand has intensified, contributing to population decline in their native waters. The shells in this mobile are manufactured from processed shell material and offcuts, allowing the chime to maintain full acoustic and visual quality while reducing pressure on wild stocks. This approach preserves both the material's optical character—light passes through the platelets—and its ability to resonate when struck by air movement.
Sound and Movement
The three roughly circular shell platelets, each between 7 and 10 centimeters across, hang at intervals along the spiral formation. When caught by a breeze, they move independently and strike one another, producing soft, intermittent tones. The sound is gentle and unpredictable—dependent on wind strength and direction. Indoors near a window or in a sheltered outdoor space, the chime responds to subtle air currents.
Installation and Use
The mobile hangs from a single point and occupies a narrow vertical space. It functions equally well suspended from a porch ceiling, in a window frame, or within a room where air circulation is present. The translucent shells catch and diffuse light throughout the day. The chime is durable enough for outdoor placement, though performance depends on consistent, gentle air movement rather than strong wind.
Capiz shell wind chimes remain common in Southeast Asian domestic and commercial spaces, valued for their visual delicacy and the subtle acoustic feedback they provide to passing air.
Price:
€17.21
Shell Chime Spiral — Capiz shell wind chime handcrafted in Indonesia, featuring translucent shell pieces arranged in a spiraling formation across 12 strands. Measuring 80 cm in height and 16 cm in diameter, this delicate carillon weighs just 250 g and produces soft, gentle tones when touched by light breezes. The shells are carefully pressed and shaped from shell fragments, creating an environmentally conscious decoration that catches both light and air movement. Ideal for porches, windows, or interior spaces where subtle sound and visual interest enhance a room's atmosphere. A handcrafted wind chime that brings the quiet music of ocean breezes indoors.
| Origin | Indonesia |
|---|---|
| Weight | 0,25 kg |
| Dimensions | 16,0 × 16,0 × 80,0 cm |
| Materials | Capiz shell - Shell |
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Shell Chime Spiral
Caution: Not suitable for children under 3 years. Please supervise older children. Beware of swallowing small parts, strangulation, material allergies, sharp edges and points! Use only for sound generation. No liability for improper use.
Care: Extreme temperature fluctuations, humidity and direct sunlight can affect the lifespan. Please store in balanced humidity to prevent material changes, mold and corrosion. Remove dirt with a damp cloth. Dry after cleaning and each use.
Disposal: Please contact your local waste disposal authority for information on environmentally sound disposal!
Shell Chime Spiral
This wind chime is constructed from Capiz shells—the transparent plates of the windowpane oyster—arranged in a descending spiral and suspended on twelve cords. The shells used here are pressed and shaped from shell extracts and remnants, a production method developed to address the ecological pressure on wild Capiz populations in the Indonesian archipelago. The result is a functional object that produces sound without harvesting intact shells.
Materials and Sustainable Production
Capiz shells have long been valued for their translucency and acoustic properties. In recent years, demand has intensified, contributing to population decline in their native waters. The shells in this mobile are manufactured from processed shell material and offcuts, allowing the chime to maintain full acoustic and visual quality while reducing pressure on wild stocks. This approach preserves both the material's optical character—light passes through the platelets—and its ability to resonate when struck by air movement.
Sound and Movement
The three roughly circular shell platelets, each between 7 and 10 centimeters across, hang at intervals along the spiral formation. When caught by a breeze, they move independently and strike one another, producing soft, intermittent tones. The sound is gentle and unpredictable—dependent on wind strength and direction. Indoors near a window or in a sheltered outdoor space, the chime responds to subtle air currents.
Installation and Use
The mobile hangs from a single point and occupies a narrow vertical space. It functions equally well suspended from a porch ceiling, in a window frame, or within a room where air circulation is present. The translucent shells catch and diffuse light throughout the day. The chime is durable enough for outdoor placement, though performance depends on consistent, gentle air movement rather than strong wind.
Capiz shell wind chimes remain common in Southeast Asian domestic and commercial spaces, valued for their visual delicacy and the subtle acoustic feedback they provide to passing air.
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