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Grande Black Onyx and Clear Glass Floor Fountain
Bamboo water fountains really are quite unique and have been used for centuries in ancient gardens right up until modern day, and adding a bamboo water fountain can give a very Asian feel to one's garden and home. Different cultures have used fountains and running water for the beneficial and calming background noises as an aid to relaxation and meditation, if you are interested in transforming your garden into an oasis with Japanese flare, this fountain is the right choice.
- There are two basic types of bamboo water fountains- the traditional stationary fountain consists of multiple hollow bamboo chutes with one chute typically placed upright or angled along the edge of the fountain reservoir for water flow. And, the other type is the shishi-odoshi (or deer chaser) fountain.
- A shishi-odoshi bamboo fountain- originally used by Japanese farmers to scare off deer and boar from crops. It was later used in gardens as their movement provided an element of change, and as the water flows from the bamboo spout or other water garden dripping fountain, the knocking portion fills and spills the water creating a rhythmic knocking sound as it hits a rock.
- In Asian cultures- bamboo is a symbol of longevity, friendship, straightforwardness, hard working, optimism, unity, and adaptability, and moving water is said to bring good luck and prosperity to its surroundings, the use of bamboo fountains is ideal within a home's environment.
Love to have the Grande Black Onyx and Clear Glass Floor Fountain, this is a floor fountain that has a nice contemporary look with state of the art system designed to last for generations.