Month: August 2020

Copper Rain Chain Accentuating Beauty


Combining aesthetics and practicality is a rare sight. This vision is visible in the concept generated in Japan hundred years back in the form of rain chain. Known as ‘kusari doi’ in Japanese, rain chain provides a beautiful and functional channel for rainwater. It is an ornate and exquisite garden accessory that is in use since hundreds of years and has been modified in terms of designs and styles of contemporary society. Rain chains guide rainwater into large pots for household and garden purposes. These chains have emerged as decorative alternatives to the downspout or rain gutter pipe and are visible almost everywhere in homes and temples.The beauty of the chains lies not only in the designs of cups and links but in the cascading water. The rain chain accentuates the ambience around the home with its attractive designs and delightful sound.

Chains made of copper are much more beautiful and functional as copper is a highly durable metal. Its resistance against corrosion makes it in high demand among users. Copper rain chain guides rainwater into large barrels for using the water later. This makes it a decorative and functional alternative to the downspout or rain gutter pipe.Copper is the most common and useful material for fabricating rain chains as it oxidizes over time and turns into a delightful verdigrises patina. The rich blue-green patina marks beauty even on dry days. This makes rain chains highly artistic adding aesthetic appeal of a landscape. The flowing water and its sound create an aura that is plain extraordinary. Highly attractive and unique, copper rain chains exhibits a beautiful display on the pleasant rainy day. Water from the roof passing over each copper hammered bowl is collected in the large barrels for multiple purposes. This makes rain chain emphasize the notion of rainwater harvesting. It is the one of the useful means of saving water coming from its natural source. People use rain chain as a garden accessory that brings in mesmerizing sense of motion and tranquility. A visual pleasure and delight is placed right outside the window to enjoy rains without stepping out of the home. The sound of soft tinkling of individual droplets and the cascading water is a treat to ears. Moreover, people living in freezing temperatures can experience a sight of snow melt away during sunny days. The snow accumulates during night leaving a beautiful and attractive view of ice formations to start a fresh day.