Bamboo Water Spouts

There are several different types of bamboo spouts to meet your specific needs. Here is a brief description of various bamboo spout designs:

1. Vertical Bamboo Spouts: These bamboo spouts stand vertically in a bowl a small horizontal bamboo spout is at its top for the water to pour out from it. This is a visually appealing design and allows you to have more face time with the smooth flow of water that pours out from the horizontal spout. These type of spouts are may be used with bowl that are somewhat deeper than the regular spout bowls. The reason to do is to avoid the splashing of water outside of the bowl.
   


2. Horizontal Bamboo Spouts: These are the bamboo spouts that sit horizontally on a bowl and are supported by the base of a bamboo spouts and bowl edge. These types of spouts create visually intriguing appeal by creating the mild splashes as the water pours from the horizontal spout into the bowl. The horizontal design allows the possibility of decorating the water with flowers and other green ornaments like a bamboo plant or a figurine.
   


3. Outdoor Bamboo Spouts: These types of bamboo spout are specifically made for the outdoors and they require more effort to set-up than the other two types. Usually, they require a basin set-up. If you have a pond or a small natural stream, they fit in perfectly as well. The design constitutes of two different spouts - a horizontal spout that spans about 15" in width, and a vertical spout that is about 25" to 36" tall. They are either self-supported or need a basic ground support.
   

Bamboo spouts originated in Japan. They were originally used as decorative and meditative elements for the temples and shrines.

People of Japan consider bamboo very valuable. Bamboo's abilities to defy unpleasant conditions has granted it a lot of importance in Japanese culture. Bamboo is applied in various forms of arts, crafts, and building-constructions.

Bamboo water fountains have attained singular spot in Japanese civilization because of its reverend and transcendental meaning.

Traditional Japanese bamboo fountains are of 2 main types:

• Tsukubai Fountain
  Literal translation of Tsukubai in English language is "to bend". Tsukubai fountain exemplifies sacredness and sanctity. It is generally situated at the entry of the tea-house. Prior to beginning any religious or cultural ceremony, Japans Culture expects one to execute the purifying rite. The area skirting the the Tsukubai fountain is planned with marvelous forethought. A stone lantern, recognized by the name of ishidoro is situated by the fountain. Here's an example of a Tsukubai bamboo fountain:
  



• Shishi Odoshi Fountain
  Deer Scarer Fountain (traditionally recognized as a Shishi Odoshi fountain) is another Japanese bamboo fountain that is peculiar in planning and exquisite in visual aspect. It was originally applied by Japanese farmers to scare away the birds and deers. It has become an antique garden feature in modern age. Westerners appreciate this bamboo water fountain a lot because of its specific scheming and fresh unpretentious visual aspect. It is acknowledged as rocking bamboo fountain in USA. Shishi odoshi makes an ideal companion for meditation because of the gentle clacking sound its makes on a periodic basis.
  

Enhancing the looks of your bamboo spout fountain with a figurine takes its charm and beauty to the next level. Here are some of the common figures people use to personalize their bamboo spouts:

1. Buddha Figurine: Adding a Buddha figurine to your spout gives it an instant "zen" look and enhances the spiritual appeal of your indoors or garden.
   
   
2. Frog Figurine: Frog is considered to be a symbol of wealth in Feng Shui theory. A must-have figurine for frog-lovers, this beautiful statue simply makes your fountain stand out from rest of your garden.
   


3. Fish Figurine: Perfect for fish-lovers, the fish figurine is designed so that the water spills out from the mouth of fish. Fish is considered to be a symbol of luck and prosperity according to a Feng Shui lore.
   


4. Sphere Figurine: A beautifully designed sphere when placed on top of your bamboo spout turns it into an instantly center-point of calmness and meditation. Made from marble, the sphere figurine is an all time favorite figurine among fountain lovers.
   

Amy, the author of this lens, invites you to browse stunning collection of bamboo water spouts at the Tabletop Fountain Store. She enjoys writing about water fountains and their designs. One of her favorite bamboo spout designs is the 3-arm bamboo spout fountain kit. In addition to the bamboo spouts, she also specializes in unique tabletop fountain designs and slate wall fountain designs.