Kelotek, \'Dark Mahogany\'

Ading handcrafts this traditional Balinese percussion instrument from mahogany wood and steel springs. The kelotek or kelotekan is a type of idiophone played by twisting the handle (the narrow inside part) at a steady pace. The balls lash back and forth, creating a resounding beat on the hollowed wood of the upper and lower shaft. A musician himself, Ading creates the traditional musical instruments of his native Java. He uses rich mahogany, jackfruit wood, and bamboo, skillfully eliciting the right tones from each instrument.