Pinecone Wind Chimes

Tatara iron-making techniques are used with iron sand to create the pine cone-like shape of these chimes. 

The blend of material and techniques is a family secret passed down from father to son today. These secrets are not shared outside the family, making the creation of these bells an exclusive process.

A distinguishing feature of these chimes is the small holes on the surface of the metal resembling insect damage, and the spherical shape of the pinecone. The tone produced by the wind chime is described as clear and pleasant.

Ornamental decorations of these wind chimes include branches and needles from pine trees, as well as pine cones. Today, these characteristics are less used, and many of these wind chimes are simple in their body and design.

Due to the exclusivity of production, the Matsukasa Wind Chime is not widely found on online stores. They can occasionally be found in tourist centers, but most of their sales and production takes place in their local stores and workshops.