Asli Arts 37.5-Inch Hungary Hippo Bamboo Wind Chime
Item#: WS254- Traditional, spun bamboo construction
- Mellow, musical sound from 4 bamboo tubes
- Hand-carved and hand-tuned by Bali craftsmen
- Cleans easily with damp cloth
- Overall Length: 37.5 inches
Our friend the hippopotamus is an adaptable animal living both underwater and above ground. This hippo wind chime seems to be laughing at its new airborne lifestyle and inviting you to find delight in life's contradictions. Big obstacles become small challenges when you look at them differently and the hippo reminds us that nothing is quite what it seems. Island artisans have carved personality into every detail of this bamboo wind chime and it will turn a breeze anywhere on earth into a cause for celebration.
About Asli Arts by Woodstock
Inspired by the talents of the people of Southeast Asia, Asli Arts by Woodstock is a premier name in production of high-quality, organic-inspired items for the home and garden. Known for everything from wind chimes to door curtains, Asli Arts is committed to offering beautiful pieces that are made from sustainable and recyclable materials like bamboo, coconut, shells, and marble. Their product line includes items made by craftsmen in Vietnam and Bali and is based around the concept of providing meaningful work to hundreds of skilled craftspeople in countries where earning a living can be a daily challenge.
Wind Chime Length: The length of a wind chime is measured by the overall length of the chime (not tube length) - hanging hook to the end of the sail. This wind chime is 37.5 inches long overall.
Style
Animal Chimes
Brand Name
Asli Arts
Length (in.)
37.5
# of Tubes
4
Caring for your Chime
This chime is varnished for lasting beauty and outdoor use. Small cracks are normal in bamboo. To avoid large cracks and fading, do not hang in direct sunlight or near heaters. The chime should be brought indoors in severely cold winter weather. To clean, simply wipe with a damp cloth.
Hanging your Chimes for the Best Musical Performance
Asli Arts by Woodstock chimes are known the world over for the purity and beauty of their sound. These chimes are designed to produce beautiful music from even the slightest breeze, but if you'd like to hear yours more often, here are a few ideas:
- Hang your chime directly from the O ring or loop at the top of the chime. Don't extend the top string of the chime by adding chain or string. This may cause the entire chime to swing, when in fact only the center string and clapper should move.
- Hang your chime where the wind can reach it from as many directions as possible. An open corner is ideal when hanging the chime from a building.
- Experiment with hanging your chime at different heights. Wind velocity tends to increase with higher elevation.
- Avoid hanging your chime within two feet of a wall or too close to plants, furniture and anything that might obstruct or divert the breeze. If you have a screened-in porch, you may find that even the screens will impede the breeze enough to prevent your chime from ringing.
- Try hanging your chime in different locations during different times of the year. The prevailing winds change seasonally.
