Key Product Features:
- Handcrafted in Peru using traditional methods.
- Produces a soft, wave-like shaker tone.
- Made from a naturally grown bean pod.
- Features stitched handles for ease of play.
- Responsibly sourced using Fair Trade principles.
Product Description:
The Percussion Plus Honestly Made Seed Pod Shaker is a unique percussion instrument, crafted entirely from a naturally grown seed pod from the towering Pacay tree. Each shaker is handmade in Peru, using age-old techniques and a combination of sustainable, natural materials. The result is an instrument that is both environmentally responsible and musically rich, producing a gentle shaker tone when moved or slapped against the hand.
This seed pod shaker features a colorful material band that can serve as either a wrist strap for convenient playing or a loop for hanging during storage. Its design is perfect for players of all ages, though supervision is recommended for younger users due to the small parts.
Each instrument is sourced with Fair Trade principles in mind, ensuring that artisans are paid fairly and work under ethical conditions, even in regions where traditional Fair Trade certification may not be possible. This commitment to responsible sourcing also includes using recycled materials wherever possible, ensuring that each instrument not only sounds good but is kind to the planet.
Fun Fact:
The Pacay tree, from which these seed pods are harvested, is also known for producing a type of sweet, refreshing bean called the "ice cream bean." While these beans are edible when fresh, the seeds in the pod shaker are dried and should not be consumed.