Wednesday, October 20, 2010

A Saori Wind Chime




My Saori wind chime came together before traveling to the Oregon Coast ... and only recently was it installed outside near by our kitchen window.  In creating this visual display of colors, my desire was to weave several Saori pieces that would dance in the wind.  What I did not expect is the glowing of these colors in the morning sun.

The weaving part of my project was inspired by the Tibetan prayer flags fluttering in the wind, and so I chose to weave with the five colors representing the five elements of nature: blue symbolizing sky/space, followed by white for air/wind, then red for the fire element, green for water, and finally yellow symbolizing earth.


I very much enjoyed creating this piece and really like that it is now part of nature.  The weaving is very colorful when basking in the sun and dancing in the wind ... it is also a gentle reminder for more kindness, compassion and peace for ourselves, others and the earth.
Posted by Fibre Sauvage at 4:41 PM
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12 comments:

  1. saoriweaverOctober 20, 2010 at 9:23 PM

    Ooooh - I love this! Great Saori prayer flags - they will be great in the different light and weather.

    I love your last line - a gentle reminder for more kindness, compassion and peace for ourselves, others and the earth - beautiful!

    Happy Weaving,
    Terri

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  2. TrishaOctober 21, 2010 at 2:52 AM

    Just lovely!!

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  3. LynnOctober 22, 2010 at 7:59 AM

    I love the idea of a window in a window, the colours are wonderful! You will enjoy this every single day.

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  4. karenOctober 31, 2010 at 12:30 PM

    Wind ..... chime. Oh, what an invitation to .... listen. Exquisite.

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  5. ElskeNovember 1, 2010 at 12:19 AM

    So beautiful, peaceful and inspiring......
    Thank you for sharing this with us.

    Elske, The Netherlands

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  6. Robert DuBoisNovember 2, 2010 at 9:13 AM

    What beautiful work! The morning illumination is perfect.

    Robert (your pacific coast potlucking friend)

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  7. Fibre SauvageNovember 2, 2010 at 11:55 AM

    The Saori wind chime window has been indeed an invitation to listen and watch ... peacefully, it invites you to pause. I often muse over the weaving that changes with the light, wind and weather; enjoying it everyday. It's been a pleasure to share the Saori wind chime with you. Thanks for all the comments!

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  8. MarieNovember 17, 2010 at 4:13 PM

    Hi! wow it's great.

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  9. Lynn in TucsonJanuary 4, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    That is just stunning! What an inspiration.

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  10. Fibre SauvageFebruary 4, 2011 at 5:08 PM

    Hi Lynn - thanks a lot for your comment!

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  11. AnonymousJuly 29, 2012 at 6:12 PM

    This is a stunning project both in meaning and execution. Absolutely wonderful.

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  12. Fibre SauvageSeptember 18, 2012 at 4:18 PM

    Thanks Grackle & Sun. I still marvel at the constant changes it offers ... especially that it's been hanging outside for nearly two years. With the passing of time, the wind chime has taken a life of its own. I'm loving it!

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