Miyabi Andon Bamboo Birdcage Windchime

This wind chime looks like a bird cage the dark coloration of the bamboo comes from a layer of lacquer. It is the perfect object to add a Japanese touch to your garden or balcony. The sound of the bell when wavered by the wind i extremely relaxing.

Miyabi Andon is an official Suruga basketry producer owned by the Sugiyama family for three generations and recognized officially by the Japanese government. Their craftsmen are widely recognized for their skills and expertise, two essential qualities to produce the best Suruga basketry. 

Suruga bamboo basketry from Shizuoka prefecture is different from most other bamboo basketry in Japan. It is unique for using round splints of bamboo without the skin being shaved off. It dates back to the beginning of the Edo period (1600 - 1868) when warriors almost exclusively made bamboo goods as a side job in more peaceful times. Being located on the highly frequented Tokaido road between Edo and Kyoto Suruga basketry became very popular as a souvenir for travelers.