Stained glass is a variety of glass in which a portrait or picture is painted or colored by an artist. These types of glasses are generally used in windows. Stained glasses are mainly used in churches, cathedrals, castles, old mansions and chapels. Such glasses are used to represent the pictures of saints, different characters and scenes from bible. Standard glass is made up of metallic salts mixed with colors. The metallic oxides and salts give a transparent appearance to the glass, which enables the light to come through it.

Stained glass window hangings are ornamental or decorative pieces, which are made up of different types of stained glasses. The stained glass, which is usually used to make these ornaments, is light weighted and has less thickness. The stained glass window hangings are generally used to hang up near the doors and windows. In many stained glass window hangings, small bells and small glass or metal pieces are also attached to increase their beauty. The reason behind lynching these stained glass window hangings is that when a breeze of air comes inside the window it softly makes the window hangings ring to the ripple of air.

In many cultures, the hanging chimes are used to calm the human brain and fill it with positive energy. Demand of the stained glass window hangings is increasing slowly; that is why the manufacturers of window hangings have introduced many innovative ideas. The most innovative idea among all is, to make window hangings by using stained glass, which also acts as a candle stand.

The window hanging is actually a box made up of glass that had stained by using contrasting colors and patterns surrounding the candles. The stained glass window hangings give excellent effects producing colorful lights when candle light inside it. Another type of stained glass window hangings, which is popular among people, is a pendant shaped hanging. This type of hanging is actually made by using different stained glasses, which are assembled together to form a pendant like window hanging. Stained glass window hangings are used to enhance the beauty of room or house and make it very cheerful and colorful. After using stained glass window hanging, one can feel a certain amount of positive energy in the room.

These hangings bring starling art to windows and provide an ever-changing display based on light conditions outside. Stained glass window hangings are small, having many varieties from sun catchers to windowpanes that fill up the complete window. Big windowpanes may help to hide the unpleasant view and ensure privacy. Stained glass window hangings are often graphical and scenic.

Many glass manufacturers make the stained glass window hangings according to the choice or demand of a customer. Some of these manufacturers or artists offer the stained glass window hangings with tiffany design style. It is also possible to buy pieces of stained glass, then solder and assemble them to make a stained glass window hanging. These window hangings bring the positive energy in the room and keep the atmosphere calm and composed.