16 Beautiful Wind Chimes To Fill Your Garden With Music This Summer

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Wind chimes have been around for thousands of years. In China, Japan, and India, wind bells attached to temples drove away evil spirits or brought good luck. The ancient Romans hung protective (often erotically themed) bronze tintinnabulum in their gardens. Today, wind chimes are used around the world for many reasons. Some are still protective in function, while others serve as memorials to the dearly departed. The chimes can be made of wood, metal, ceramic, glass, or other materials. The possibilities for shapes and colors are near infinite.

Nowadays, wind chimes are often hung on a balcony, porch, or a wire stand in the garden. The soothing tones of the chimes in the breeze are known to calm anyone who hears them. And while wind chimes are commonly found outdoors, no one says you can’t use them as sun catchers and hanging decorations indoors. If you place a stained-glass model in front of a sunny window, you can watch colorful lights dance around the room. Ceramic, modern chimes also fit any chic decorative scheme. For an interesting effect, several wind chimes can be grouped together.

Want to add wind chimes to your home decor? Scroll down to check out some of the prettiest, most unique wind chimes, all available on Etsy. You can even purchase kits to craft your own.