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Ankle Bells - Fifty Jingle Style Bells

Twenty-five 5/8" jingle-shaped brass bells are braided into each of two approximately 36.5" cords for a grand total of fifty bells. The bell section lengths are approximately 12.5”—about two bells for every inch of cord. Cord color may vary. These bells are made in the North Indian state of Uttar Pradesh which is well known for quality brass manufacturers. Once cast, these solid brass bells are transported to Mumbai for assembly and export. Bells are primarily worn by Indian dancers More Info »

Price: ~~$29.90~~$26.90

Ankle Bells - 100 Jingle Style Bells

Fifty 5/8" jingle-shaped brass bells are braided into each of two approximately 45" cords for a grand total of 100 bells. The bell section lengths are approximately 25”—about two bells for every inch of cord. Cord color may vary. These bells are made in the North Indian state of Uttar Pradesh which is well known for quality brass manufacturers. Once cast, these solid brass bells are transported to Mumbai for assembly and export. Bells are primarily worn by Indian dancers More Info »

Price: ~~$48.90~~$39.00

Ankle Bells - Fifty Clam Style Bells

Twenty-five 5/8" clam-shaped brass bells are braided into each of two approximately 36.5" cords for a grand total of fifty bells. The bell section lengths are approximately 12.5”—about two bells for every inch of cord. Cord color may vary. These bells are made in the North Indian state of Uttar Pradesh which is well known for quality brass manufacturers. Once cast, these solid brass bells are transported to Mumbai for assembly and export. Bells are primarily worn by Indian dancers More Info »

Price: ~~$39.90~~$32.00

Ghungroos Anklet of Sixty Bells

Ghungroos are anklet bells made by attaching strings of small bells (known as Ghunghroo, Ghunghru, Ghungur or Salangai) onto velvet pads. Each anklet is comprised of two pads. Each pad has three rows of ten bells per pad, for a grand total of sixty bells. The 5/8" diameter jingle-style brass bells are made in the North Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, which is well known for quality brass manufacturers. This common Middle-East and South-Asian dance accessory is very versatile and More Info »

Price: ~~$47.90~~$39.00

Ankle Bells - 100 Clam Style Bells

Fifty 5/8" clam-shaped brass bells are braided into each of two approximately 45" cords for a grand total of 100 bells. The bell section lengths are approximately 25”—about two bells for every inch of cord. Cord color may vary. These bells are made in the North Indian state of Uttar Pradesh which is well known for quality brass manufacturers. Once cast, these solid brass bells are transported to Mumbai for assembly and export. Bells are primarily worn by Indian dancers More Info »

Price: ~~$79.00~~$62.00

Ghungroos Anklet of Forty Bells

Ghungroos are anklet bells made by attaching strings of small bells (known as Ghunghroo, Ghunghru, Ghungur or Salangai) onto velvet pads. Each anklet is comprised of two pads. Each pad has two rows of ten bells per pad, for a grand total of forty bells. The 5/8" diameter jingle-style brass bells are made in the North Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, which is well known for quality brass manufacturers. This common Middle-East and South-Asian dance accessory is very versatile and More Info »

Price: ~~$29.90~~$22.00

Bird Spoons

These Bird Spoons are 10" long and feature a great grip reminiscent of a birds head. There are two deep spoons, with tabs, that rest bowl to bowl. Hold the bird-head end in one hand and tap the spoons between your thigh and your free hand. You can get a few different sounds by cupping and flexing your free hand as the spoons slap back and forth. Stroke the tabs down your splayed fingers for a drill sound. Perfect for More Info »

Price: $17.50

Elephant Bells

Set of 5 graduated brass bells. Each is engraved and very decorative. Play them in a band, or hang them from a gate or door. These bells are made in the northern Indian State of Uttar Pradesh which is well known for quality brass manufactories. Once cast, these solid brass bells are transported to a nearby town for coloring. Sizes: 3"; 2.25"; 2"; 1.75"; 1.5"

Price: ~~$93.90~~$72.00

Ankle Bells - 200 Jingle Style Bells

100 5/8" jingle-shaped brass bells are braided into each of two approximately 70" cords for a grand total of 200 bells. The bell section lengths are approximately 50”—about two bells for every inch of cord. Cord color may vary. These bells are made in the North Indian state of Uttar Pradesh which is well known for quality brass manufacturers. Once cast, these solid brass bells are transported to Mumbai for assembly and export. Bells are primarily worn by Indian dancers More Info »

Price: ~~$105.90~~$84.00

Remo Traditional Kanjira

The Remo Traditional Remo Kanjira (Khanjira) is Key-Tuned and features an Antique Veneer shell with a Skyndeep drumhead. The traditional Indian kanjira was made using skin of the now-endangered Monitor Lizard. Remo's synthetic Skyndeep lizard-graphic drumhead is an ecological tribute to the beauty of the Monitor Lizard. For this tunable kanjira, Remo attaches their Skyndeep lizard-graphic drumhead to an Acousticon shell with a 30-degree radial bearing edge. The frame is finished with a dark stain veneer, giving the drum an More Info »

Price: ~~$203.00~~$137.00

Noah Bells

"Noah Bell" is the common name given to a distinct type of bell hand-manufactured in India by ancient and inherited traditions. Some monasteries in India are credited with manufacturing Noah Bells for hundreds of years. The profits from the selling of authentic Noah Bells are used to finance the activities of the particular monastery which fashioned them.These bells are popular among collectors because of their intricate resonances, warmth and the mystique that surrounds them. One tale proclaims that these bells More Info »

Price: from $18.50

Pro Tabla Set - Nickel Plated Brass Bayan

This banjira professional tabla set with a nickel plated brass bayan and a 5.25-inch dayan features a sheesham (or similar hardwood) tabla paired with a nickeled brass bayan. This Indian percussion instrument is used in the classical, popular and devotional music of the Indian subcontinent and in Hindustani classical music. The instrument consists of a pair of hand drums of contrasting sizes and timbres. Both are strap tuned. Includes the standard soft case, cushions, covers, and tuning hammer. Cushion colors More Info »

Price: ~~$559.00~~$440.00

banjira Pakhawaj, Bolt Tuned

The banjira Pakhawaj is the most well-known northern Indian double skin drum used especially for accompanying in the old northern Indian Dhrupad style. It is similar to the Mridangam of southern India. This drum is a 24" long, two-headed wooden shell drum with bolt tension. Held horizontally, the two opposing heads are bass and tenor. Wrench is included. The small head is approximately 6". The large head is 10 1/4".

Price: ~~$429.00~~$330.00

Khol

A Ceramic two-headed drum. Heads held in place and tuned by strap tension. A small hole is purposely punched in the bass head for a better sound. Held horizontally, both heads are played. Clay body color may vary from photo. Popular rhythm instrument for East Indian devotional and folk music. The leather heads are in two sizes for high and low pitch. Item Measurements: Bass: 8 inches Tenor: 3.75 inches Largest Diameter: 13 inches Length: 20.75 inches

Price: ~~$299.00~~$210.00

Banjira Mumbai Style Nut and Bolt Dholak

Two-headed wooden dholak drum that is shaped like a barrel with a tenor and bass head. Drum is held horizontally and played on both sides. Heads are held in place and tuned by nuts and bolts. Nuts can be tuned with a standard wrench, included. In India, these extremely popular percussion instruments are commonly used in folk music and during marriage ceremonies. The shells are manufactured in the Northern Indian State of Uttar Pradesh and made with locally grown neem More Info »

Price: ~~$219.00~~$160.00

Standard Tabla Set w/Aluminum Dayan

Standard sheesham (or similar hardwood) dayan is paired with an aluminum bayan. Both are strap tuned. Includes cushions, covers, tuning hammer and economy soft case. Cushion colors and patterns may vary. Dayan head diameter 5.25 inches. Average Dayan height 10 inches. Bayan head diameter 9.25 inches. Average Bayan height 11 inches.

Price: ~~$469.99~~$365.00

Dhol with Goatskin Heads

This banjira Dhol is a Wooden two-headed drum featuring Goatskin Heads and measures approximately 14 inches by 25 inches. Held horizontally, both heads are played with beaters. The dhol is used in folk music from the northern Indian State of Punjab. It provides the percussion for the popular Pujab folk dance called the Bhangra; which has now gained popularity across India. The shells are manufactured in the northern Indian State of Uttar Pradesh. There locally grown neem and rosewood are More Info »

Price: ~~$289.00~~$231.20

Mridangam, South Indian, Bass

The South Indian Mridangam shell is made from the wood of the Jackfruit tree. The Drum has two opposing heads, bass (approximately 8") and tenor (approximately 6.5"). Overall length is approximately 22-24". It is lace tuned. This Mridangam is the principal percussion instrument in South Indian classical Carnatic music. It functions as a solo instrument, as well as an accompaniment for vocals and ensembles. Compared to the Northern Indian Mridangam, the Southern Mridangam tenor head has a wider outer tonal More Info »

Price: ~~$749.00~~$599.00

Dholak - Nut and Bolt

This Dholak is a wooden two-headed drum with the heads held in place and tuned by bolts. Held horizontally, both heads are played with the hands (no beaters). In India, these extremely popular percussion instruments are commonly used in folk music and during marriage ceremonies. The shells are manufactured in the northern Indian State of Uttar Pradesh. There locally grown neem and rosewood are used. After transporting to Mumbai the goat skin heads are fitted to the drum shells with More Info »

Price: ~~$169.00~~$135.00

Mridangam, South Indian, Tenor

The South Indian Mridangam shell is made from the wood of the Jackfruit tree. The Drum has two opposing heads, bass and tenor. Overall length is approximately 22-24 inches, the bass head is 7 1/2 - 8 1/4 inches in diameter and the tenor head is 6 1/4 - 7 1/2 inches in diameter. This drum is lace tuned. This Mridangam is the principal percussion instrument in South Indian classical Carnatic music. It functions as a solo instrument, as well More Info »

Price: ~~$689.00~~$551.20

Dhol with Synthetic and Goatskin Heads

banjira Dhol, Synthetic and Goatskin Heads

This banjira Dhol is a Wooden two-headed drum featuring one synthetic head and one goat skin head and measures approximately 14 inches by 24 inches. Held horizontally, both heads are played with beaters. The dhol is used in folk music from the northern Indian State of Punjab. It provides the percussion for the popular Pujab folk dance called the Bhangra; which has now gained popularity across India. The shells are manufactured in the northern Indian State of Uttar Pradesh. There More Info »

Price: ~~$349.00~~$260.00

Tabla Set - Aluminum Bayan

This banjira standard tabla set with an aluminum bayan and 5.25-inch dayan features a standard sheesham (or similar hardwood) dayan paired with an aluminum bayan. Both are strap tuned. Includes cushions, covers, tuning hammer and economy soft case. Cushion colors and patterns may vary.

Price: ~~$399.00~~$365.00

ProTabla Set - Copper Bayan

This banjira pro tabla set with copper bayan and 5.50-inch dayan features a sheesham (or similar hardwood) tabla paired with a copper bayan. Both are strap tuned. Includes cushions, covers, tuning hammer, and soft case. Cushion colors and patterns may vary.

Price: ~~$679.00~~$530.00

Banjira Dhol with Synthetic Heads

14" x 25". The dhol is a wooden two-headed drum with two synthetic heads. Held horizontally, both heads are played with beaters. It is used in folk music from the northern Indian State of Punjab. It provides the percussion for the popular Pujab folk dance called the Bhangra which has now gained popularity across India. The shells are manufactured in the northern Indian State of Uttar Pradesh. Locally grown neem and sheesham (Indian Rosewood) are used. Synthetic heads (mylar) are More Info »

Price: ~~$349.00~~$275.00