Brass Temple Bells

Product Description

Bells have been used throughout the ages to accompany dance, to provide comfort & to warn of possible danger. The Chinese were the first to control the pitch or note of a bell, making it possible for them to play tunes. Soon bells were being used to accompany worship. On New Year's Eve the bells in Buddhist temples are rung 108 times, once for each of the 108 worldly desires. For centuries, tuned bells have been suspended in homes & temples to ward off evil & attract good luck & prosperity. these temple bells are inspired by these ancient bells & work in harmony with the wind to create gentle, soothing tones. Length 60cm.