Ghanaian Xylophone - 10 Key Wrap_Tops hand crafted in the artists

hand crafted in the artists community north of Accra in Ghana

These wonderful Tibetan style small chests have been carefully handmade and decorated in Nepal

This means each shirt will be totally unique which makes them even more special

Each piece is unique and shows slight variations due to its handmade nature

These delightful miniature scenes are part of a Peruvian folk art tradition known as retablos—portable boxes that historically depicted religious and everyday life

Ghanaian Xylophone - 10 Key Wrap_Tops hand crafted in the artistsThese large ten key Ghanaian xylophones are made in traditional style seen in many areas of Africa. Also known as a balafon or balaphone, these lovely instruments are made using wooden keys which are attached in sequence to a wooden frame from which dried calabash gourds are hung. These gourds act as resonating chambers, increasing the volume and creating a characteristic tone.