{"product_id":"fruit-bell-harp-vertical-seed-sound-sculpture","title":"\"Fruit Bell Harp\" Vertical Seed Sound Sculpture","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lead\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA desktop sound sculpture that strings natural seeds vertically, like the keys of a small harp.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Story: Nature's Instrument\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe call this piece \u003cstrong\u003e\"Guo Ling Shu Qin\" (The Fruit Bell Harp)\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is designed not just to be seen, but to be played.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoving away from the rigid structure of a traditional abacus, this design suspends natural seeds on vertical strings, mimicking the form of an ancient lyre or harp. Each seed is a note; each slide is a beat. When the hollow pods and solid nuts collide, they produce a \"fruit bell\" sound—a woody, earthy chime that echoes the rhythm of a bubbling stream. It rewards a quiet moment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarp-Inspired Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unlike horizontal counters, the seeds are strung vertically on taut cords. They hang like musical strings, creating a graceful, cascading silhouette.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe \"Fruit Bell\" Sound:\u003c\/strong\u003e The mix of \u003cstrong\u003elarge hollow husks and dense dark nuts\u003c\/strong\u003e creates a rich acoustic experience. They chime softly like wooden bells when strummed or shaken.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVisual Rhythm:\u003c\/strong\u003e The alternating arrangement of rough, light-colored pods and smooth, dark chocolate seeds looks like musical notes on a staff, pleasing to the eye.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolid Wood Frame:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crafted with a high-quality \u003cstrong\u003ewalnut-tone wooden frame\u003c\/strong\u003e and sturdy feet. It stands elegantly on your desk like a piece of modern art.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInteractive Zen:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed for interaction. Gently lifting and dropping the seeds is a meditative act (fidgeting) that helps clear the mind and reduce stress.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolid Wood Frame, Cotton Strings, Natural Entada Beans \u0026amp; Pods\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 20cm x 15cm (Desktop Size)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConcept\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVertical Harp \/ Sound Sculpture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSound\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWoody, Hollow, Bell-like Clatter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWabi-sabi, Musical, Zen, Naturalist\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMusic Lovers:\u003c\/strong\u003e A conceptual gift for musicians or those who appreciate the \"music\" of nature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSound Healing Spaces:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adds an organic acoustic element to a yoga studio, meditation altar, or therapy room.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCreative Desks:\u003c\/strong\u003e A sophisticated toy for creatives who need to occupy their hands to unlock their minds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlease Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Read Before Buying:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnique Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Just as no two songs are the same, no two seeds are identical. 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