Bells – Hand-Forged in the Heart of the Desert – The Best of Artisan Work
BEAUTIFUL BELLS
Forged with simple hand tools. Fired in a kiln. Individually tuned until the bell maker is satisfied that the tone is clear and true. These bells are what turn a flock of sheep into an orchestra. Available online so that you can take the music home with you.
These handmade bells are the perfect accent to your decorations or displays. We use them everywhere we can. This is a wreath that hangs outside our Granville Island store in Vancouver, Canada.
SEVEN SIZES OF BELLS
These bells range in size from only an inch to almost a foot high. All the bells, regardless of size, give a music that comes directly from the heart of the Indian desert.
Meet the artisan bellmakers of the Kachchh Desert.
Craftspeople use a stake anvil buried in the sand. With hammers and snips they fashion sheet metal into the desired form. Once the bell is shaped it is dipped into a mixture of flux, brass and copper filings. The entire bell is then covered with a clay coating to keep the finish in place while being fired.
To our U.S. customers – don't forget that the exchange rate works in your favour, it's like an extra discount.
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