SG MUSICAL Iron Manjira Gold Color Set of 1 Kartal Instrument

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The manjeera is a traditional percussion instrument of India. In its simplest form it is a pair of small hand cymbals. It is also known as manjeera, tala, jalra, khartal or kartal. Manjira has a significant importance in Gujarati Folk Music. Initially Manjira were played in Aarti of God & Goddess. In Gujarat, Manjira possess a significant importance & played in Bhajan, Santvani & Dayro. Though Manjira is a Small Metal Instrument, but it produces a sweet tinkling sound when struck together while doing Jugalbandhi with other Instruments. However, Manjira Playing is not an easy task, it requires a lot of Riyaaz (Practice) & deep knowledge of Sur & Taal. They often accompany folk or devotional music. It is used in various religious ceremonies of India, especially bhajans. This is a folk music instrument and is handcrafted by the artisans of village India. The folk music instruments are usually meant for sale in the rural local markets. The artisans use very simple and age old tools to make folk music instruments. Almost all folk music instruments therefore lack the finesse that we often see in classical instruments. Trading dukan is source through which artisans can connect directly with people globally,we desire to be a source ,where crafts sell as story not as a object .