Zaphir Chimes were designed by the same company as the hugely popular
Koshi chimes - the concept is the same, but the materials used
are very different.
Each instrument has 8 metal rods of
different length, welded with silver into a metal ring at the bottom of
the cylindrical resonance tube. The tube itself is
constructed from a mesh made from thin layers of strong, long fibre
celluloid, tightly wound in a spiral to deliver beautiful acoustic
qualities.
After assembly, the instrument
is tuned by hand in order to refine the interaction of tones and
overtones: the effect is delightful. Blue Moon tuning: D F A B C E A#C
The marbled
effect of the paper outer layer is created by dropping oil paint on
water. The paper is protected with a layer of Eco varnish. The inside of the cylinder is
coated with a protective layer of Green Label black paint. Most of the materials used are natural, recyclable and of European origin/standards.
The dimensions of the chime correspond to the Golden Ratio.
Zaphir
chimes are frequently used for meditation, yoga, healing and well being,
education and sound-therapy. They are best placed indoors - near a
doorway, or by a window, where any air movement may create an unexpected
melody. If placed outside, the chime should be under a roof or porch
overhang to keep it dry.
This item is not boxed.
MeasurementsHeight of cylinder: 12.5 cm (5 inches)
Diameter: 6.5 cm (2.5 inches)
Overall length (from hanging ring to bottom of wind catcher) 40 cm (15.75 inches) NB: the chimes are shipped with the central cord wrapped around
the metal rods inside the body of the chime. Please ensure the cord
can move freely before hanging up your Zaphir chime.
