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Reed zampona panpipe, \'Pusa\'
Eleven reed tubes of graduated length unite in a graceful arc, bound by colorful textiles. Known as a zampo�a, this traditional Andean panpipe is hand-crafted by Benito Tito. The name Pusa is a Spanish synonym for the zampo�a.
Cane roncadora flute, \'Double Melody\'
This flute of Inca origin features two Castilian canes, one emits a low pitch and the other a higher.
Bamboo quena flute, \'Night Owl\'
Hand-crafted of smooth bamboo, the quena flute is a legacy of the Inca. Today it is an indispensable instrument in traditional Peruvian songs. Benito Tito perforates holes of different widths to ensure a professional sound.
Rosewood flute, \'Sweet Song\'
Traditional melodies from northern Thailand come to life through this beautiful flute, tuned to the key of C. The khlui kruat is crafted of rosewood and tamarind wood in a laborious process. The wood must first be dried from 18 to 24 months before Songklot shapes it.
Wood sueng lek, \'Song of the North\'
This beautiful four-stringed strumming instrument from northern Thailand is a sueng; the word lek means \"small.\" Somboon Gavichai shapes the body from jackfruit wood and adds steel strings. The knobs are crafted of Burmese rosewood.
Wood gong, \'Powerful Rhythm\'
Suspended from a frame of rain tree wood, a resonant iron gong is a smaller version of the powerful gong hui or gong chai (winning gong), the largest rhythm keeper in the Thai orchestra. Yodchai Saelor crafts a faithful replica, adorning it with decorative saba seeds.
Khim, \'Black and White\'
Contrasts of white and black, amplified by intricate bronze details, characterize this elegant handmade instrument. The khim was introduced to Thailand over a century ago by Chinese merchants, who referred to it as a yang ch\'in.
Rosewood flute, \'Sweet Song\'
The sweet melodies of Thailand come from this beautiful flute. This high pitched khlui hleep is crafted of rosewood and tamarind wood in a laborious process. The wood must first be dried from 18 to 24 months before Songklot shapes it.
Bronze cymbals, \'Small Chaap Yai\' (pair)
This elegant pair of hand-cymbals from northern Thailand is created from the finest bronze by master instrument maker Somboon Gavichai. This piece is usually played in accompaniment to drum groups during festivals and ceremonial functions.
Wood sueng yai, \'One Heart\'
This beautiful four-stringed strumming instrument from northern Thailand is a sueng, while yai describes it as large. Somboon Gavichai shapes the body from jackfruit wood and adds steel strings; the knobs are crafted of Burmese rosewood.