Each year in America, around 4.5 million wind chimes are sold to shoppers decorating their backyards and revamping their landscaping. On a global scale, sales jump to 12 million annually for residential purchases. The soothing, musical outdoor decoration is a common suburban staple. But its past can be traced back to ancient civilizations and is rooted in spiritual practice.
Thousands of years ago, early versions of wind chimes served a sacred purpose before becoming a fixture for gardens worldwide.
