meditation instruments

Do you love meditating? Then you will obsess over this gift box curated from the NOVICA Collection that includes everything from an aromatherapy gift set to a wood chime, all made by the able hands of Indonesian artisans to awaken the senses and procure relaxation. Start with the soothing sounds of a splendid single-note chime, a percussion instrument crafted by Trisna Dewi from teak wood and stainless steel that is played using the accompanying mallet. Then arise the sense of smell with an aromatherapy gift set by Dewa Putra that includes a handmade green hand ceramic incense holder as well as incense sticks and cones in frangipani, lavender and sandalwood scents. Your sense of sight will be stimulated by a suar wood sculpture exquisitely carved by hand by Eka depicting an abstract human figure sitting with her legs crossed in a meditation pose. And once the calming ritual is finished, share your thoughts and emotions in a pair of journals designed by Komang Sulaksan and crafted from kupu-kupu leaves, lined in black fabric with agel grass binding and cinnamon stick accents as well as 80 pages of handmade rice paper.

Give yourself some well-deserved "me time" and enjoy the wonderful selection of exquisite items handmade by Indonesian artisans that make up this gift box curated from the NOVICA Collection meant to make you slow down your busy daily life, learn to live the moment to the fullest and appreciate the simple pleasures in life. A good place to start is by letting yourself reach a serene place thanks to the calming sounds of a bamboo wind chime with floral motifs carved by hand and 15 hand-tuned aluminum chimes designed by Trisna Dewi. Then you can marvel at Nyoman Sudiana's polished suar wood sculpture of a woman pleasantly sitting and meditating with a heart over her head as her guiding light. And finally, you will have 80 pages of handmade rice paper at your disposal for writing down your most intimate thoughts in a pair of journals handmade from kupu-kupu leaves dyed pink and purple, lined in black fabric with agel grass binding and cinnamon stick accents in a design by Komang Sulaksana.

For a melodious addition to any home, this charming xylophone is created by Balinese artisan Trisna Dewi. She works with a plank of natural teak wood, arranging stainless steel pipes that are tuned by hand. An accompanying mallet can be used to play this beautiful xylophone, which is perfect for casual use as well as for simple home decor.

Positioned in asana, a Sanskrit word derived from the phrase "to be," Sarono's statuette is deep in meditation. The Javanese artisan hand casts the statuette from a combination of cement and lava sand before painting the woman dark brown with a timeless antique finish.

Inspired by traditional Balinese dancing as a young girl, artisan Trisna Dewi loves creating musical instruments influenced by the music she grew up enjoying. Using rich teak wood, she hand carves the base of the xylophone before adding the calibrated stainless steel pipes. A teak wood playing stick is included, which can be used to create lovely musical tones when striking the pipes.

Crafted by hand, this beautiful bamboo flute comes from Made Sudiasa. A latticework of jasmine surrounds the sleek instrument, each blossom painted by hand. A coconut shell mouthpiece distinguishes the flute. "Its sound is one of beauty that blows with the wind to faraway lands," the musician confides.

Made Sudiasa serenades nightfall with the sweet melodies of this bamboo flute. He carves it from seasoned bamboo, carefully selected to ensure sound. Decorated with classic hand-painted motifs, the blowhole is crafted with coconut shell.

The kalimba, or African thumb piano, is easy to play and pleasing to the ear. Crafted from hollow coconut shell and painted in bright colors, it depicts a sea turtle on the front. The kalimba produces an array of varied tones when the stainless steel "leaves" are plucked with the thumb. This petite and portable instrument is perfect for reproducing elements and tones of tribal music with ease, presented by Trisna Dewi.

Trisna Dewi's beautiful wind chime creates meditative music every time the wind blows over its silvery pipes. The Balinese artisan hand crafts the chime from curled bamboo, suspending aluminum chimes below. Equipped with an agel grass cord, the wind chime is ready to hang.

Fascinated by traditional Balinese music and dance since childhood, artisan Trisna Dewi made it her life's work to create wonderful musical instruments. She crafts this three-note xylophone or glockenspiel from teak wood and stainless steel. The percussion instrument is played using the included mallet.

Hand-painted with the image of a swimming turtle, this charming maraca is crafted of mahogany wood and coconut shell. Bali's Trisna Dewi presents this percussion instrument, perfect as home decor or for playing lovely rhythms.

Transform your outdoor oasis with the enchanting melodies of this rainbow wind chime adorned with ten leaf-shaped glass pieces expertly arranged with cords on a bamboo base. Balinese artisan Sindhu Nata’s lovely design not only adds a pop of color but also infuses your environment with the gentle tranquility of nature's symphony.