These stunning handcrafted instruments are forged with hand tools, fired in a kiln, and individually tuned by a master bellmaker until the tone is clear and true. Each is finished with a copper patina which gives incredibly rich colours and textures that I can only describe as rainbow coloured moon craters (see close up photo for details in natural light)! The sounder inside is reclaimed oak.
These bells are hand forged from old animal bells, something that I find entirely enchanting in itself. They each have such wonderful character ~ they look like they have a tale to tell...and they do!
Each of these bells has a beautiful range of natural colours, tones and textures. Bells relate with the Air element, the season of Spring, the direction of East and new beginnings. They're so very alive, fresh, rich, and lush, just like everything should be when one celebrates new beginnings. String, ribbons and fibers all traditionally relate with the Spring and the element of Air. Copper is a conductor of energy and relates with Venus/Air element.
I love them, I really do, they're so pleasing to the eye, pleasant in the hand, easy on the ears, calming and clearing, and sound incredible too!
This listing is for ONE of the bells seen here in the photos.
OUR SHOP IS NOW CLOSED.
Our Winter season shop opening takes place from
9am on October 13th until 6pm on November 1st
All times are Irish time. Orders ship from November 11th onwards and are fulfilled on a first come first served basis.
'Made to order' offerings ship from November 18th onwards unless otherwise stated.
Seasonal Overview
Season • Winter
Element • Earth
Direction • North
Archetype • Elder Archetype
Themes & Focus for this Collection
Our upcoming seasonal shop opening coincides with the Celtic Festival of Samhain and takes place within the liminal space between the last new moon of the Celtic year in October, astronomical Samhain, and the first new moon of the Celtic New Year in November. It is during this time that the death of the old (year) and the birth of the new (year) occurs. With this we enter the dreamtime cycle of moons; a time honouring the birth that takes place during and after the darkest times. It is a potent time of observing blood, bones, ancestors, (re)connection, introspection, and 'getting to know the lay of the land'...within. Many refer to this time as a 'thinning of the veils', however those of us whose ears are finely tuned, we know that the 'veil' is always thin.
Winter/Earth references throughout this ephemeral collection include;
Focus for the Winter collection is the element of Earth, Illuminating the Dark, Chakras of the Root, Knees/Elbows, Feet/Hands and Earth Star, Physical WellBEing, the Musculoskeletal System, the Digestive System & Intestinal Health, Death, Grief Processing & Trauma Composting, Vulnerability & Surrender, The Pilgrim & the Inner Journey, Protection, Connection & Roots, Hibernation, Cultivating Sanctuary & Stillness, the Hearth, Conscious Nourishment & Nurturance, Radical BEing, and of course, Earth Rituals for the Head, Heart and Hands.
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