Traditional Gourd Guiro and Shaker Combats bells have long been associated

bells have long been associated with protection and positive vibrations

The diagonal patches teamed with a hanky hem and block prints that were individually printed by hand mean that each skirt is slightly different and unique

cooperative way of working

where the boundaries between the living and the departed blur in a vibrant display of music

Traditional Gourd Guiro and Shaker Combats bells have long been associatedTraditional Gourd Guiro and Shaker This larger sized guiro has been fashioned from a hollowed out gourd. The instrument creates a delightful scraping percussive tone when the player rubs the provided striker along the carved grooves. The sound of the guiro is improved by using a gourd because its hollowness creates a resonating chamber. The instrument has also been carefully hand decorated by skilled Peruvian artisans. Size and shape varies slightly.