Chimes edition II
Swarf Hardware is pleased to present the second edition of our wind chime collection. Following 2021’s collaboration with artist and designer Yuri Suzuki, this year enlists the talents of award-winning graphic designer Matt Willey, who came up with the composition and colour scheme for the paper tails.
A celebration of the analogue and a modern take on traditional Japanese wind bells, the wind chimes create a gentle, soothing sound with the aim of offering a daily moment of auditory delight.
As with all Swarf designs, the bells are made entirely in the UK; the brass bells are spun at a workshop in Essex, while the tails are laser-cut from paper by British paper specialist G.F. Smith. With sustainability a key consideration in all that we do, we chose G.F. Smith’s Extract paper, which is made from disposable paper coffee cups. We have also waxed the tails to give some protection from outdoor environments. Meanwhile, making the additional components, machining, finishing and assembly takes place at our Norfolk workshop. Finally, each wind chime is threaded with Japanese-made waxed cord for hanging.
Dimensions
Dimensions
Care guide
Care guide
Our brass comes uncoated as standard and will build up a lovely patina over time as it's used. We think it adds character and also means we can avoid synthetic varnishes or clear-coats, but if you would prefer to add a clear coat, please contact us to discuss pricing. Natural brass can be cleaned with a brass cleaner (Brasso for example) to retain its original bright finish, if desired.
