handmade instruments

Rhythms from reclaimed metal come alive in this traditional Ghanaian atoke, a forged iron bell that curves like a banana or canoe and delivers the crisp, percussive tones essential to Ewe and Ashanti music. Designed by George Akologo and handcrafted by local artisans from salvaged iron scraps, this instrument fits comfortably in your palm while you strike it with the included pick, producing the distinctive metallic voice that has kept time for dancers and drummers across Ghana, Togo and Benin for generations. Each bell represents centuries of musical tradition transformed through sustainable practice, proving that yesterday's cast-offs can become today's resonant treasure.

Nothing like the soothing sounds of wind chimes to calm you down after a stressful day. Balinese artisan Trisna Dewi designs these petite wind chimes with nine aluminum pipes already hand-tuned that hang from a bamboo base featuring lovely accents made with the pyrography technique. A nylon cord allows for displaying them in your favorite outdoor spot.

Surrender to the soothing effect of ten cylindrical pipes playfully dancing with each other as the wind hits them in these splendid mini wind chimes that have already been tuned by hand to create serene sounds. Balinese artisan Trisna Dewi designs the lovely wind chimes handcrafted with aluminum pipes attached by nylon cords to a bamboo base that hangs from a cord made from natural agel grass.

Painted and carved by hand from bamboo with six aluminum pipes of descending size, these petite wind chimes are the best allies in your quest for relaxation and serenity. Designed by Balinese artisan Trisna Dewi, the chimes' soothing sounds are guaranteed as the pipes come already tuned, so you only need to hang them in your favorite spot from the natural agel grass cord and enjoy the peace they bring.

Delightful sun and swirl motifs are hand-painted on these exquisite wind chimes designed by Balinese artisan Trisna Dewi. Fourteen aluminum pipes of descending size hang from a hand-carved bamboo base tied together with nylon and natural agel grass cords for a decorative accent that will also produce a calming effect every time the wind hits the cylinders.