artisan instruments

"I was inspired by the beautiful nature that surrounds us, especially the extravagant unusual shape of seahorses," confides Felix Carballo about this ocarina vessel flute. The Nicaraguan artisan crafts the ceramic ocarina by hand detailing the seahorse with a bicycle spike and eyes with a fine paint brush. Carballo prepares the different colors by pulverizing stones and using a brush to splash the color, successfully achieving an aged effect. This ocarina features two tonal perforations on the front, two on the back, and the mouth piece is under the crown.

Ocarinas are one of the oldest musical instruments on the planet. Originally designed like a vessel with up to 13 perforations, ocarinas are now crafted in a variety of styles.

The ancient melody of the duduk plays again, thanks to the talented hands of Armenian artisan Hayk Galstyan. Proud of the ancestral grandeur of this thriving region, the artisan works with apricot tree wood to create this traditional wind instrument in a dapper brow hue ornamented with leafy details, evoking the Armenian palaces. Equipped with a reed, the piece arrives in a sturdy round case decorated with classic motifs for a lustrous display.

Guatemalan artisan Felix Carballo crafts this artistic ocarina out of ceramic with splashes of brick and azure colors. Inspired by fond childhood memories of watching dragonflies in his garden, this ocarina is skillfully shaped to resemble a dragonfly, a creative modern interpretation of a traditional ocarina. The ocarina is one of the oldest instruments and is played in a similar manner to the flute.

The sweet and wondrous sound of the ancient Armenian kingdom comes to life again thanks to the expert hand of artisan Hayk Galstyan. Reliving those times of splendor and fantasy, the artisan uses apricot tree wood to create this musical set consisting of a leafy duduk—a traditional wind instrument—a flute and two reeds. All accessories arrive in a gorgeous textile case whose geometric motifs and warm hues evoke the beauty of the region's creations.

The harmonious and vibrant Ghanaian melodies are ready to add the region's spirit to your day. Fredrick Affum's classic djembe drum is crafted by local artisans who capture the country's vibe in every detail. The instrument features a sese wood structure accented with a goat skin head and polypropene cords in a black hue, beautifully complementing the red wavy pattern and butterfly motif personalizing the drum.

Embellished with the famous Nazca hummingbird, this stunning ocarina is handcrafted by Peruvian artisan Dionisio Quilla. Perfect for music lovers looking for a cultural addition to their collection, this charming red ocarina is ideal for adding a musical and tasteful touch to your interiors.

The environment always comes first for Grettel Sandoval. The Costa Rican artisan handcrafts this red and gold geometric themed windchime with recycled glass she collects from factories that dispose of this material.

"I love to capture my emotions and moods when designing. My pieces have a cultural meaning since I aim to represent Costa Rican nature and also the strength and the spirit of Costa Rican women," Grettel says.