At Koi Water Garden, we are able to offer competitive prices on not only high quality koi, but also on related goods such as genuine Japanese rain chains, waterbasins and other granite products. All are authentic Japanese designs manufactured in Japan.

last updated 23rd September 2006

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The Old Rectory, Risborough Rd
Gt Kimble, Nr Aylesbury
Bucks   HP17 0XS
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In Japan, rain chains or Kusari-Doi have been used for hundreds of years, and copper rain chains can be found on homes, gardens and temples throughout Japan. They provide a beautiful and functional substitute for the rainwater gutter down pipe, and produce a beautiful cascade of water that flows gracefully between the sections, and normally finish at ground level with a weight standing on pebbles to keep the chain taught in the wind, Water from the chains can be fed into a large pot or suitable drain covered in pebbles,

We are delighted to be able to offer one of the largest selections of rain chains outside Japan, which are available in many designs and different materials.  Copper chains are the most elegant, and in time weather to produce a delightful 'Verdigris Patina'  Rain chains come in a standard length of 2.7 to 3 metres and are complete with weight and may be shortened or lengthened to suit the installation.

These beautiful solid copper Japanese rain chains consists of a number fluted or riveted copper cups and copper bottom weight.  Each cup is joined to the next with heavy gauge copper links. They produce a lovely cascade of water which flows gracefully between cups.   Flower cup - fluted copper flower cups and weight.    Crown cup - riveted crown topped cups and petal shaped bottom weight.

These rain chains are made from ABS resin or polyethylene material.   The ABS model has an antique brushed copper finish which makes it virtually indistinguishable from real copper and features 30 cups of split Samurai armour design and blackened heavy gauge copper links. Supplied in 3 one metre sections with lacquered copper flower petal weight.

The Polyethylene model utilises 42 elegantly designed cups in dark brown colour with flower petal metal bottom weight. Supplied in 3 one metre sections.

These delightful rain chains are made from solid copper and are very substantial. Without cups they form a more subtle cascade of water. They are made in two different patterns and sizes and are complete with a copper bottom weight.

Water basins have had a time honoured place in Japanese gardens and tea gardens for centuries. They originated in shrines and temples for worshippers to wash their hands and mouth as a symbol of purification. The water basin originated as the Chozubachi, which were usually 16" tall or higher. Japanese tea masters later redesigned the bowls for Japanese tea gardens to a height of 12" or less to create the Tsukubai. This water basin, or crouching bowl, was designed to humble guests and to create the right state of mind in the Japanese tea garden prior to entering the tea house

Natsume-bachi

Tetsu-bachi

Kiku-bachi

Shiho-bachi

Granite stepping stones (Tobi-ishi) are carved from salt and pepper granite and are a must to complete an authentic Japanese garden. Each stone is 7cm thick. Made in three sizes (see below).

Plain granite bridges (Sori Hashi) are normally used to cross dry pebble or sand Japanese style stream beds

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