{"title":"Musical Instruments","description":"\u003cp\u003ePeople play instruments and sing. All over the world! It's something we can all agree upon, it's a wonderful thing. And, it's even more interesting when you see a simple instrument (like a drum) vary in design from culture to culture. We are carrying instruments that may be a bit more like a family band, they aren't always on key, but their sounds resonate and bring joy when people hear and play them. From duck whistles to Moroccan tambourines, we seek to create an interactive experience in the Shop, as well as a visual experience in the online Shop. Looking at beautiful objects never gets tiring.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"moroccan-riq-tambourine","title":"Moroccan Riq Tambourine","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Sound of Moroccan History \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the ancient folk pieces of the Berber mountain communities, to the Arab-Andalusian music of the cities, to the roots-fusion that you'll hear blaring from taxi radios and café ghetto blasters, music is the ultimate expression of Morocco's culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBeauty is in the Details\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe outer sides are hand-painted, and you can truly see the artisan craftsmanship that is inlayed in the decorative wood. The skin is traditionally fish, camel, or goat and is glued on and tightened over the frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are currently carrying the black and white design and the red and inlaid wood design. Both have a camel skin drum head.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey measure 8.5'' in diameter x 3” tall.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Verve Culture","offers":[{"title":"colors","offer_id":46917543493880,"sku":"26205","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0616\/6082\/3800\/files\/Tambourine.png?v=1759099185"},{"product_id":"moroccan-tam-tam-drum","title":"Moroccan Tam Tam Drum","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Sounds Of Morocco \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA double drum made from ceramic bowls covered with goatskin. One side is larger than the other, resulting in two different pitches. These \u003cem\u003eTam Tam Drums \u003c\/em\u003e(similar to bongo drums) have been made for centuries by Moroccan artisans; gazing at these drums alone can send you back to exotic bazaars and music-filled nights under starry deserts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a professional-quality, ceramic, and leather hand drum. Because there is a lot of lacing, the drum will always stay tight and tuned. Welcome to the historic beat from the ancient folk pieces of the Berber mountain communities, to the Arab-Andalusian music of the cities, to the roots-fusion you'll hear blaring from taxi radios and café ghetto blasters. Music is the ultimate expression of Morocco's culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: Appx. 10” x 7” x 9.5” (Due to the handmade nature of these drums, sizes may vary).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 8 lb (3.63 kg).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandmade in Morocco.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Verve Culture","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48306913050872,"sku":"27678","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0616\/6082\/3800\/files\/TamTamDrum.jpg?v=1777674434"},{"product_id":"guitars","title":"Guitars","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e500 of the World's Most Seductive Instruments\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBy David Schiller\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCelebrate the world’s most seductive instrument. An obsessive, full-color book in the irresistible format of Shoes and Handbags—which together have over 700,000 copies in print—guitarS delivers a feast of 500 guitars in vibrant color, plus players, makers, legends, myths, and more. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHere are guitars that made history, that changed the course of music, that inspired new generations of players and listeners. Here are milestones in the guitar's search for its true self—Torres's classical, the amazing Gibson L-5—and experiments that ushered in a new world of sound—Rickenbacker's \"Frying Pan\" and Les Paul's \"Log.\" Plus B. B. King's Lucille, Willie Nelson's Trigger, Eric Clapton's Brownie, the J-160E that John Lennon played during his 1968 \"bed-in\" with Yoko, Jimi Hendrix's hand-painted Flying V in full psychedelic regalia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWorkman Publishing Company, 2008, paperback, 4 x 6.05 inches, 528 pages.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mb-2\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"f_t_base f_t_color f_t_paragraphSansRegular\"\u003eWeight: 1 lb (453.59 g)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Book Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48806469763320,"sku":"27811","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0616\/6082\/3800\/files\/guitars-shopify.jpg?v=1780527921"},{"product_id":"guitar","title":"Guitar","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe World's Most Seductive Instrument\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy David Schiller\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"f_flex_base f_flex_single_value_direction\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-test-id=\"accordion-text\" class=\"AccordionText-sc-870321c6-0 iqPgdu\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"f_t_base f_t_color f_t_paragraphSansRegular\"\u003eCelebrate the significance, the magic, and the mojo of the world’s most seductive instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"f_t_base f_t_color f_t_paragraphSansRegular\"\u003eAn obsessive, full-color book presented in an irresistible slipcase, Guitar features 200 instruments in stunning detail. Here are icons, like Prince’s Yellow Cloud, Willie Nelson’s “Trigger,” Muddy Water’s Thunderbird, and “Rocky,” lovingly hand-painted by its owner, George Harrison. Historic instruments—Fender’s Broadcaster, Les Paul’s “Log,” the Gibson Nick Lucas Special, the very first artist model. Hand-carved archtops, pinnacles of the luthier’s art, from John D’Angelico to Ken Parker. Stunning acoustics from a new wave of women builders, like Rosie Heydenrych of England, who’s known to use 5,000-year-old wood retrieved from a peat bog. \u003cspan\u003eAnd quirky one-of-a-kind guitars, like Linda Manzer’s Pikasso II—four necks, 42 strings, and a thousand pounds of pressure.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWorkman Publishing Company, 2019, hardcover, 7.3 x 11.5 inches, 216 pages.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mb-2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mb-2\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"f_t_base f_t_color f_t_paragraphSansRegular\"\u003eWeight: 2 lbs (1.18 kg)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mb-2\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"f_t_base f_t_color f_t_paragraphSansRegular\"\u003eDimensions: 7.3 x 11.5 in (18.5 x 29.2 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Book Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48806630883576,"sku":"27814","price":41.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0616\/6082\/3800\/files\/guitar-shopify.jpg?v=1780526652"},{"product_id":"moroccan-taarija-hand-drum","title":"Moroccan Taarija Hand Drum","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRich Sounds of Morocco\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eTaarija\u003c\/em\u003e is a hand-held drum, made out of clay, with a goat-skin head. The combination of clay and goat skin works well and creates a very rich sound!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo play the drum, it is held in the palm of your hand, and can produce various tones depending on where on the head is hit. A beautiful, deep sound that can be played by all your family and friends – novice to expert.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe small size of the \u003cem\u003etaarija\u003c\/em\u003e makes it a perfect travel buddy, and the sounds of Morocco will travel through the air, potentially bringing people together through the beautiful beats of a drum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100% handmade piece of a Moroccan tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-thrown ceramic base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe drum measures\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 8 oz (226.8 g).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandmade in Morocco.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Verve Culture","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48855599612152,"sku":"27679","price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0616\/6082\/3800\/files\/TaarijaHandDrum.jpg?v=1780873795"},{"product_id":"handmade-wooden-xylophone","title":"Handmade Wooden Xylophone","description":"\u003cp\u003eVery rustic, these handmade wooden \u003cem\u003exylophones\u003c\/em\u003e are made by skilled artisans in Indonesia. They produce a lovely sound using the wood mallet that's included. One might also try playing with a rubber head mallet to produce a different level of sound for each chime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditionally, a\u003cem\u003e xylophone\u003c\/em\u003e is made with wooden keys or bars. A more appropriate name for these small instruments would be a \u003cem\u003eglockenspiel \u003c\/em\u003eor a\u003cem\u003e metallophone\u003c\/em\u003e, which are made with metal bars for sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProbably not for a professional musician unless you're looking for a rustic (i.e., not perfect pitch) from bar to bar - but the sound is CHARMING! and pleasant to the ears.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFind beauty in imperfection!  Artisans make every effort to create only the best instruments by hand, but there will be natural blemishes, and imperfections are what make each piece unique, captivating, and rich in stunning details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe chimes we received do not have the black tribal painting on them as shown in the photos. They are simply painted red with a bright yellow stripe on each side. The metal bars are gold, and the mallet is a natural wood, very light to hold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions: 12\"L x 6\"D.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 8 oz (226.8 g).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandmade in Indonesia. Fair trade.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OMA Eclectic Home","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49640718336248,"sku":"27988","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0616\/6082\/3800\/files\/WoodXylo.png?v=1782266391"},{"product_id":"hand-carved-djembe-drum","title":"Hand-carved Djembe Drum","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA \u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd#vvzi1e\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"rHBnsc_y\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003edjembe\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e (pronounced JEM-bay) is a rope-tuned, skin-covered goblet drum played with bare hands. Originating in West Africa, it is famous for producing a wide, versatile range of pitches. According to the Bambara people of Mali, the name \"djembe\" is derived from the phrase \u003cem class=\"eujQNb\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"yHWXO#Mkm8ud\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"rHBnsc_1d\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\"Anke djé, anke bé,\"\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e which translates to \u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003e\"everyone gather together in peace.\" Beyond its musical function, the djembe is known as a \"healing drum.\" Historically, it was used to unify the community, communicate messages, and accompany rites of passage, weddings, and warrior ceremonies. Master drummers are deeply respected and known as \u003cem class=\"eujQNb\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"yHWXO#Mkm8ud\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"rHBnsc_24\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003edjembefola\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese djembe drums are hand-painted and carved by skilled artisans in Indonesia. The drum head is made of goat skin, which produces a nice, resonant sound depending on how it's played. Heavy-duty cords allow for carrying, and for tuning and stabilization. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere will be differences in the tribal motif and the color of the wood. Let us choose for you from the inventory we have in the Shop. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFind beauty in imperfection. Artisans make every effort to create the best. Natural blemishes and imperfections are what make each piece unique, captivating, and rich in stunning details. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe djembe drums we are currently carrying are size \"medium\".\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"f_flex_base f_flex_single_value_direction\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-test-id=\"customized-collapsable-component\" class=\"CustomizedCollapsableComponent-sc-41dfe9f4-0 gpBkmX\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mb-2\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mb-2\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"f_t_base f_t_color f_t_paragraphSansRegular\"\u003eDimensions: 5 x 5 x 12 in (12.7 x 12.7 x 30.5 cm).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"f_t_base f_t_color f_t_paragraphSansRegular\"\u003eWeight: 15 oz (425.24 g).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"OMA Eclectic Home","offers":[{"title":"small","offer_id":49640720236792,"sku":"27984","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"medium","offer_id":49640720269560,"sku":"27985","price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0616\/6082\/3800\/files\/DjemeDrum.png?v=1782266396"},{"product_id":"painted-thunder-maker","title":"Painted Thunder Maker","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis hand-painted spring drum makes the “sound of thunder” when shaken slightly from side to side. The harder you shake it, the louder the sound! The best sound is achieved when lightly holding the tube near the opening and making the spring shake side to side while hanging below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUniquely made by hand, one at a time, which results in varied hand-painting and motifs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandmade in Indonesia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions: 7.8 x 3 x 3 in (19.8 x 7.6 x 7.6 cm).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 6.4 oz (181.44 g).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"A Lost Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49640895873272,"sku":"27886","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0616\/6082\/3800\/files\/ThunderMaker.jpg?v=1782267083"},{"product_id":"duck-callers","title":"Duck Callers-Whistles","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDuck Callers\u003c\/em\u003e, best described as a duck whistle, make the most ridiculous sound...but it does sound like a duck. It's just that if you're not somewhere that ducks are, the sound seems extreme and loud! It could be described as an obnoxious duck-quacking sound when blowing into the bamboo whistle. Air blown through the bamboo passes over a rubber diaphragm, creating the quacking 'whoopee cushion' type sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon't expect to catch or call any actual ducks while using this whistle! Just because it looks like a duck and is supposed to sound like a duck, doesn't mean it actually calls ducks!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade from hand-carved Albasia wood \u0026amp; bamboo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions: 5 x 0.8 x 2 in (12.7 x 2 x 5.1 cm).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 0.8 oz (22.68 g).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandmade in Indonesia.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"A Lost Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49657295831288,"sku":"27887","price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0616\/6082\/3800\/files\/DuckWhistle.jpg?v=1782344933"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.craftcontemporaryshop.org\/collections\/musical-instruments.oembed","provider":"Craft Contemporary Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}