Vayunaad means the sound of the wind. We make three chimes, each cut, finished and strung by hand, and each with its own voice.
Each chime hangs from a square sheesham-wood top and catches the wind with a round wooden sail.
Warm and bright, with a ring that carries.
5 brass pipes · 105 cm drop
Clean and clear, with the longest ring of the three.
5 stainless steel pipes · 98 cm drop
Soft and earthy, like temple bells heard from afar.
5 copper bells with wooden clappers · 110 cm drop
The metal decides how a chime sounds. Here is how ours compare when the wind picks up.
Warm and bright, with a ring that carries.
Clean and clear, with the longest ring of the three.
Soft and earthy, like temple bells heard from afar.
We named the studio after the thing we make: the sound the wind makes when it finds something to play.
Every Vayunaad chime is put together by hand in small batches. We cut the pipes, finish the metal, oil the wood and tie every knot ourselves. Then we hang each chime outside and listen before it is packed.
Somewhere the air moves but doesn't howl: a balcony edge, a verandah beam, or near an open window. Leave a hand's width on every side so the pipes or bells swing freely.
The Steel Pipes chime is stainless and won't rust. Brass and copper don't rust either. They darken and form a patina over time, which many people prefer.
Wipe the metal with a soft dry cloth. To bring back the shine on brass or copper, rub with lemon and salt, rinse and dry. Oil the wooden top once a year with any plant oil.
Copper Bells is the softest of the three and suits a window near a bedroom. Steel Pipes rings the longest and is best for a balcony or garden.
Yes. Message us on WhatsApp with the chimes you want and the delivery address. We can include a handwritten note.