The Zen of Japanese Rain Chains
What if you could take an ordinary, functional object and transform it into a work of art? What if that object could add a peaceful, Feng Shui feeling to your home? Meet the Japanese rain chain, an object that can turn your rain gutters into a water sculpture.
Rain chains are an alternative to the traditional gutter downspout, which controls the flow of water from your roof to the ground. Traditional downspouts are a square tube running along the side or corner of your house. A rain chain replaces that tube with a vertical chain running from your roof to the ground. Many rain chains feature cups strung along the chain. With or without cups, the rain chain controls the flow of water, keeping it away from your house, while giving the appearance of a waterfall.
Rain chains can be a beautiful addition to your home, creating a peaceful feeling. Many homeowners love the sound made as water flows down their rain chains. The sound will vary based on the style of cup used.
Cups come in all imaginable styles, including pineapples, Calla lily’s and the traditional Japanese lotus (a symbol of the royal family in Japan).
