| Feng Shui, the ancient Chinese art of | | | | many are specially tuned to promote good |
| creating a harmonious environment, is | | | | energy and stimulate the imagination. In |
| becoming more and more popular in the United | | | | Feng Shui, it is believed that both the |
| States. Pronounced "fung shway," it | | | | bamboo and the metal of these chimes help |
| translates to "wind and water" and its roots | | | | heal negative energies that can cause illness |
| in Chinese history date back more than 5,000 | | | | or accident. Some wind chimes are made to |
| years. Originally kept as a secret to assist | | | | hang in certain areas, while others are made |
| the Imperial Dynasties, Feng Shui is now | | | | to sit upon a table or desk, where they can |
| helping to create a more pleasant home and | | | | be manually rang, providing an 'instant chi |
| work environment for people around the globe. | | | | boost'. Feng Shui wind chimes are designed |
| | | | to remind us to be playful and lighthearted, |
| Wind chimes are popular in the art of Feng | | | | helping us to overcome obstacles that we are |
| Shui; not only pleasing to look at and | | | | faced with, preventing stagnation and |
| pleasant to listen to, it is believed that | | | | attracting opportunity into our lives. |
| they not only stimulate the imagination and | | | | |
| creativity, but that wind chimes also give | | | | Whether you are a follower of geomancy (earth |
| one a burst of 'chi,' or good energy, | | | | magic) or just have a love of music, the Feng |
| whenever they ring. Hanging wind chimes both | | | | Shui wind chimes are beautiful to listen to |
| at the entrance and exits of buildings is | | | | and fill listeners with a sense of |
| said to assist, not only those inside the | | | | tranquility. Few can resist the warm earthy |
| building, but to help those who are entering, | | | | tones and soft sounds that emanate from these |
| chasing away the negative energies that often | | | | wonderful chimes. Whether you wish to create |
| cling to us. | | | | a Feng Shui harmonious environment or not, |
| | | | everyone always enjoys the smiles that these |
| Feng Shui wind chimes are beautiful to look | | | | chimes are known to create. |
| at; commonly crafted of bamboo and brass, | | | | |