Wholesale Desert Bell Size 6 Hand Tuned Bronze Bell, Handmade in India

"Handmade desert bell from India. Age-old tradition of bronze bell craftsmanship. Each bell is shaped and fired by hand, then individually tuned. Boho decor accent. Hand made and fairly traded in India. These bells are Size 6 = 4" Sizes 6, 7 and 8 are medium sized bells, and a good value for wonderful sound. These bells are made by Janmamad Luhar in the Kutch desert region of western India. Janmamad employs an ancient technique of bell-making, passed on to him through generations. Janmamad's brother and uncle, as well as the women in the family also participate in the making of these bells. The bells are formed from sheets of recycled steel. They are shaped, riveted without welding, then dipped in a copper slurry. Women make a dough that they pat around the bells to protect the metal during the firing process; the bells are then buried under the hot desert sand in a kiln and fired for three days. The heat anneals the metals, welding them into bronze, giving each piece its unique patina. After firing, the protective dough is chipped off, and each bell is individually hand-tuned. From the smallest 'size 0' bell, to the largest 'size 13' bell, to EVERY bell in every chime ... EACH bell is individually hand tuned to perfection, using an age-old technique! This is what truly makes each of these pieces and truly unique! At Indika, we offer these bells in ten different sizes. This is the Size 6 bell. Perfect as a housewarming gift, or a gift for Father’s Day. Hang this bell under a tree or in a corner where the breeze will find it. These are the approximate heights of the bells: Size 0 = 1.35". Size 2 = 2.25" Size 3 = 2.45" Size 4 = 3" Size 6 = 4" Size 7 = 4.75" Size 8 = 5.25" Size 10 = 6.25" Size 12 = 9" Size 13 = 12" Please note, that the price is for ONE bell. The photograph of the bells together is to show the size differences between them. They are not sold as a collection as photographed. Handmade in Gujerat, India."