Furin – Japanese wind-chimes

Japanese wind chimes are a seasonal tradition, typical of Japanese summers. They are small bells made of for instance glass. Then it is called an Edo Furin. In the middle of the bell hangs a clapper with a piece of paper attached. The paper catches the wind, the clapper touches the wind chime and it chimes. The Edo Furin is colourfully painted, representing the feeling of coolness, although it looks more like fireworks. The clinking sound reminds us of the sounds of nature. As with so many things, the origin of the furin is said to be the Chinese futaku, which arrived with Buddhism. The futaku were hung at temples and those who could hear the sound were believed to be protected from misfortune. The wind-chime represented good luck.
Hope you´ll all have a wonderful weekend, preferably without rain (here it´s pouring down again, showers though so not necessarily steady rain)!