Swiss Cow Bells

Swiss Cow Bells:

Switzerland Farmers have used the Swiss cow bell on there livestock , cattle & cows since centuries, The ulility is to locate the cattle while Grazing in alpine Meadow, Swiss cow bells are now strongly integrated in the swiss culture & tradition, the sound & music of a swiss cow bell forms a perfect Alpine Morning. Swiss cow bells are made by two different methods  the Treicheln method — hammered metal bells, and the Glocken method — casted metal bells.

History Of Cow Bells:

A bell worn by freely roaming cows or any other live stock is referred to as a Cow Bell. These bells make it easy for the shephard to locate the animals. Although the bells are used with all kind of live stock still its commonly referred as a Cow Bell due to maximum utilization on Cattle. These bells are in general manufactured in Brass, Iron, Copper, Bronze & wood. The Collar is made from Leather strap which clamps the bell to the Cow Neck.

In Europe especially switzerland, Mediterranian & Latin America the bells are used on Grazing animals to keep a track of them. As per some old beliefs / faith it is considered that the decoration on the bell collar and the bell itself keeps the animal safe and hence considered as a good luck charm. Bells with different sounds & shape are used to differentiate between different animals,

Its difficult to mention a date since when the bells are being used but it is certain that the Cow bells were used since Iron Ages, The earliest archaeological evidence of bells are found 5000 years back  from the 3rd millenium  BC in Neolithic China.

Alpaufzug a very popular ceremony in western Europe is celebrated by decorating the cows, cattle & other live stock, It starts in the spring when snow is melted and villagers send the cows to high alpine for grazing, The Cow which produce highest milk leads the herd & wear the largest cow bell.

Alpabzug is again celebrated in the Fall when the cows return, The best cow is called Kranzkuh. This festival is called Viehscheid in south Germany and also known with other names in the Alpine Region.

Swiss cow Bell as Souvenir :

Swiss cow bell emerged as one of the leading option of Souvenir / Gift in the world, With rapid growth of Switzerland the Swiss Cow bell is one of the best Souvenir that anyone would like to take back along with other products like swiss knife & swiss chocolates.

What you get at EraKart:

High Quality Swiss Cow Bells with Leather Strap in Antique , Brass Polish, Chrome, Silver and Black Color available for SALE in India, Switzerland, US, UK, Australia, Germany, France, Italy, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa & worldwide. For Retail, Wholesale & corporate gifts. Best Price, Best Quality

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