Rain Chains were created in Japan hundreds of years ago. In Japanese, they are called "Kusari Doi". They are traditional in their function and asthetic beauty. The chains are hung from homes and temples and are used to collect the rain water.

Over the last decade, Rain Chains have slowly gained popularity elsewhere in the world, especially the United States. Unsatisfied with the look of the traditional (and not very exciting) downspout, people sought out ways to have the same functionality of a downspout while having something that enhanced the beauty of their home.

The most popular material for rain chains is copper. The reason for this is that 100% pure copper is eco-friendly, will never rust and will develop a beautiful green patina over time, giving the Rain Chain a classic and timeless appearance.

While most people who buy Rain Chains are interested in a better looking alternative to their traditional downspout, there are also those who appreciate the rain water collecting abilities of the chains. In order to collect rain water, many people add a catch basin to place under their Rain Chains. Catch basins also add to the look of the rain chain as well.