Music Makers

Our fair trade, hand carved gourd rattles are made in Central Peru. The gourds are grown in the warm Central Valleys of the Andes, the costal oasis and in the jungles. After harvest they are thoroughly dried, skinned and then sanded smooth. The designs are carved on the gourd without sketching creating many intricate designs. Our designs vary so let us pick one for you.  Sold individually.  Gourd carving is one of the oldest art forms in Peru and dates back to 2,500 BC. Learn More

Our fair trade, hand carved gourd maracas are made in Central Peru. The gourds are grown in the warm Central Valleys of the Andes, the costal oasis and in the jungles. After harvest they are thoroughly dried, skinned and then sanded smooth. The designs are carved on the gourd without sketching creating many intricate designs. Our designs vary let us pick one for you.  Gourd carving is one of the oldest art forms in Peru and dates back to 2,500 BC. Sold Individually. Learn More

Our cememonial hand crafted rattles are made by the artist in Peru.  Each features a hand-etched motif of the crescent moon, Mamakilla, and the sun, Intion reverse.  Trimmed on the chonta handle with molted Amazon bird feathers and colorful cotton thread windings.  Each piece is a unique work of art and has it own sound.  Your rattle may vary slightly from photo shown.  Each rattle is a unique expression of the artist and your rattle may differ slightly from the photo shown.   Learn More