Copper Rain Chains in Japanese Tea Gardens

Copper Rain Chains - Japanese Gardens
Pictures of handcrafted copper rain chains set-up in a traditional japanese garden or japanese tea garden style with the granite tsukubai tea garden water basin.

Rain Water Basins

Rain Chain Sources

Since rain chains were originally developed to guide the flow of rain water into japanese water basins I thought it would be nice to show a traditional copper rain gutter set-up. The picture on the left is outside a shop in Japan. The copper rain chain leads into a natural granite basin and the chain is weighted inside the basin to keep the chain from swaying in heavy winds.

Stone basins have had a time honored place in both japanese gardens and tea gardens for centuries. There are many styles and shapes of carved granite water basins. Granite basins make a wonderful accent for rain chains and also provide a beautiful ornament in the garden. The lotus basin shown on the left goes beautifully with the "tulip" style copper rain chain. This basin is available from http://www.japanesegifts.com

Exquisitely crafted of heavy gauge copper, this basin features a hammered texture with a smooth rolled edge. Measures approximately 21 inches in diameter and 5 inches in depth. Multi-functional, this copper basin adds a lovely addition to any garden or patio. Place a few water plants to create a peaceful water garden or add an instant bamboo spout for use as a fountain! Perfect for use under any copper rain chains! This rain chain sells for about $90.00 US dollars at http://www.japanesegifts.com