How Furins Are Made:
The first Furin arrived from China, were made of bronze or other types of metals.
However, in the 18th century, Dutch glassmaking techniques were imported from Europe and quickly adopted by the glassblowing artisans of Nagasaki.
The new glass Furin becomes very popular thanks to its particular sound. Even today the Furins are mainly made with traditional glass processing techniques,
but in some parts of Japan ceramic or metal are also used. The most popular are the Furins made from Okinawan Ryukyu glass, Iwate's Nambu Iron Furins, and Toyama's Takaoka Bronze Furins.
The traditional processing techniques of the Furin have been handed down for many generations.
The little heart (zetsu) is a small object inside the Furin. It is inserted into a soft rope, from which a strip of paper or wood hangs at the bottom (tanzaku).
This part catches the wind and plays the Furin. Like a musical instrument it produces a sound, which varies according to the material, shape and size of the Furin.
For this reason the Furin produces a sound that can be deep or high-pitched.