Discover the timeless beauty and gentle tones of our Scandinavian-inspired
door harps sustainably handmade in the USA.
Crafted by hand from sustainably sourced hardwoods, our door harps are more than just décor they’re instruments of warmth, welcome, and peace. Inspired by centuries-old Scandinavian traditions, each piece is individually made with care, precision, and purpose.
At Moon Mountain Woods, we believe in the beauty of imperfection, the soul of natural materials, and the quiet charm of handmade art. No two harps are exactly alike each one carries its own unique grain, tone, and character, making it a one-of-a-kind addition to your home.
With roots stretching back over 35 years, our workshop continues the legacy of small-batch American craftsmanship. From our studio in the Pacific Northwest, we build every harp with a deep respect for tradition and a modern commitment to sustainability.
Door harps originated in Scandinavia, mostly in Sweden but also in Norway and Denmark and has evolved over time. It’s estimated the door harp has been around for about 700 years. It was inspired by the Chinese Feng Shui tradition of hanging bells or chimes around doors and windows to “alter the Chi” (good energy in, bad energy out).
The Swedish adopted this idea but instead of bells, they incorporated the strings and beads which you see on the modern day door harp. The original superstition behind them was to repel evil spirits but has since evolved to signify welcome, luck, health and prosperity to all that pass through the door. It is usually hung on the inside of the front door (some hang it on the outside but this will make it easier for the wood to get warped and the strings to go out of tune)
The door harp is a flattened hollow box made from various kinds of hardwood that comes in many different shapes and sizes, with hanging balls that bounce off the strings which are tuned to different notes. The amount of strings can vary from 3 to as many as a dozen (or more!). Traditionally the strings were made of braided silk, however, these days they are usually wire.
Written by Eric Azumi on May 14th, 2017
By tradition, Door Harps are normally installed on the interior of the Entry door, although my parents have their door harps on a side door and the garage door. They are installed on doors they use most often.
100% handmade. Raw stock lumber is purchased from a variety of suppliers, cut up, shaped, routed, sanded, glued, sanded sprayed with clear lacquer, pegs/pins installed, striker balls installed, boxed and shipped.
The difference between, 3,4,5 and 7 strings, is the amount and size of the door harps. The difference in the strings, size, sound hole dimension make every harp unique.
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