The kalimba, or African thumb piano, is easy to play and pleasing to the ear. Crafted from hollow coconut shell and painted in bright colors, it depicts a sea turtle on the front. The kalimba produces an array of varied tones when the stainless steel...
Resembling an eagle mid-dive, this ceramic ocarina is handcrafted by Mexican artisan Georgina Cabrera. This rustic instrument features three holes in the tail for blowing and three holes in the front for playing different notes.
Reserved for joyous celebrations, the tamasa stick-drum emits a discreet beat as the ceramic pellets crash against the drumhead. Benito Tito crafts these drums from goatskin and tornillo wood. The drumheads are secured unto plastic rims, which Tito...
A regal butterfly spreads its beautiful wings to the tunes of this magical bamboo flute. It is carved by hand by Made Sudiasa, who includes a coconut shell on the blowhole to ensure good quality sound.
I was inspired by the beautiful nature that surrounds us especially the extravagant unusual shape of seahorses confides Felix Carballo about this ocarina vessel flute. The Nicaraguan artisan crafts the ceramic ocarina by hand detailing the seahorse...
"I've been fascinated with dragonflies ever since I was little. I loved watching them hover," says Felix Carballo about the inspiration for this ocarina vessel flute. The Nicaraguan artisan crafts the ceramic ocarina by hand, detailing the dragonfly's...
Called a kalimba , this handmade thumb piano can be used as home decor or for casual playing. Stainless steel tines cover the hollowed teak wood base, which features carvings of geckos.
Presented by Trisna Dewi, this charming kalimba thumb piano from Bali makes an excellent addition to your home decor. It features a handcrafted coconut shell body in a round shape, with a wood top etched with the image of two geckos in a natural...
The kalimba, or African thumb piano, is easy to play and pleasing to the ear. Crafted from a hollow coconut shell and painted in bright colors, this one by Trisna Dewi depicts a stylized rising sun. The kalimba produces an array of varied tones when...
These unique bird call whistles are from the Pataxó Indigenous Community in Brazil. The four whistles are crafted from marupa wood and decorated with geometric patterns using wood burning techniques. The whistles mimic the call of birds--partridges,...
Artisan Dionisio Quilla often depicts traditional motifs in his works as a homage to his beloved country. This time, he handcrafts a gorgeous ceramic ocarina embellished with an Andean multicolor pattern over an orange color. This lovely ocarina is...
Artisan Dionisio Quilla often depicts traditional motifs in his works as a homage to his beloved country. This time, he hand-paints a gorgeous ceramic ocarina embellished with a black and white Kené pattern, typical of the Shipibo-Conibo from the...
Resplendent in nature's glory these maracas set the beat to melodies from south of the equator. Dionisio Quilla crafts the lively instruments from tutuma gourds which he dries under the sun once emptied of their seeds. When ready he uses a burin to...
The perfect home accessory for simple decor or for playing entrancing beats, this mini djembe drum is handcrafted of mahogany by Balinese artisans. Trisna Dewi presents the drum, featuring the relief image of sea turtles that encircles the bottom. A...
Handmade from rich mahogany wood, this stunning mini djembe drum is created by Trisna Dewi who is inspired by the music she grew up listening to in her home of Bali. The artisan uses an intricate process in the creation of this instrument, which...
Inspired by the sounds of different cultures and the joy of childhood, artisan Trisna creates this whimsical percussion instrument that is ideal for introducing young children to music or as an interesting addition to home decor. She crafts her unique...
Crafted by hand this beautiful bamboo flute comes from Made Sudiasa. A latticework of jasmine surrounds the sleek instrument each blossom painted by hand. A coconut shell mouthpiece distinguishes the flute. Its sound is one of beauty that blows with...
Enclosed in circles, roses bloom with Balinese styling. They surround a sleek bamboo flute by Made Sudiasa. He adds a mouthpiece of coconut shell to ensure a sweet sound.
An instrument dating back to the Inca Empire this panpipe features eleven reed tubes of graduated length are bound by colorful textiles. Known as a zampona this traditional Andean panpipe is handcrafted by Benito Tito. Selecting the reeds according to...
The sweet tunes of the zampona panpipe serenade the Andes with nostalgic songs. The use of the zampona has become widespread across the world and it is played at different functions explains Benito Tito. In Peru we play the zampona during special...
