'Zaphir' brand chime, 'Feng Shui'/'Sufi' model, authentic professional chime part of a series of 5, corresponding to the 5 seasons in Chinese medicine. 40 cm high.

High quality chime from the brand 'Zaphir', ' Feng Shui' / Sufi model ( 5th season in Chinese medicine).

Authentic professional chime, part of a series of 5, corresponding to the 5 seasons in Chinese medicine. 40 cm high.

'Sufi/ Feng Shui' model (Lilac color) tuned in F,A,D,F,A,G,A,D / F, A, D, F, A, G, A, D

Chime dimensions: 6.3 in diameter x 125 mm in height / Hanging dimensions: 40 cm in height

Manufactured by: Atelier Zaphir Sarl / Île-de-France/ Montjoie en Couserans, France, 09200

The manufacture of these chimes, well known since 1992 under the name “Shanti”, was completely redesigned and innovated in 2010, in order to once again ensure the creation of a quality instrument, with a crystal clear sound rich in harmonics.
Thanks to 25 years of experience in creating these chimes, and in close cooperation with the skilled craftsmen in our workshop, the new “Zaphir” chime is now available in various tones and colors.

The wall of the resonance box is made of very thin layers of long-fiber wood cellulose, calendered under high pressure. By spirally and tightly winding the multiple layers, a cylinder is obtained that is at once thin, hard and flexible; three essential acoustic qualities to give the Zaphir chime its warm timbre and crystalline sound.

The dimensions of the chime, very specifically chosen, corroborate the natural principles of balance linked to the famous “golden ratio”, and prove fundamental for the quality of the sound waves.

The “magical” melody of each chime is achieved by tuning 8 metal rods, the Zaphir’s “musical strings,” each calibrated to a precise length and silver-soldered in a metal ring at the base of the chime. After the instrument is assembled in the resonance tube, the chime is re-tuned by hand to fine-tune the interaction of the fundamental harmonics, in a circular and infinite movement…

The Zaphir's decoration is based on a very specific marbling technique obtained by “oil painting on water”, specially developed and perfected by the Zaphir workshop, which gives the chime its unique design and allows for a wide range of shimmering shades.

The exterior of the resonance box is protected by a layer of water-based varnish, meeting the “Ecolabel, Toy standards – EN71-3” standard. The interior is protected by a “Green Label” water-based paint, and the protection of the wooden parts, stained black, is ensured by a wax.

The Zaphir chime requires no special maintenance for indoor use. For outdoor use, it is strongly recommended to clean and then regularly reapply a coat of water-based varnish to the chime, as experience shows that the chimes remain extremely durable, even after many years!