Hand cymbal or manjira is a traditional hand percussion instrument of India. It is also known as manjeera, tala, jalra, khartal or kartal. Manjira has a significant importance in Indian folk music. Basically manjira is played in the aarti of Indian Gods & Goddesses for devotional music. Manjira in Tibetan style is known as tingsha which is a small for majira. These cymbals used in prayer and rituals by Tibetan Buddhist practitioners. Two cymbals are joined together by a leather strap or cotton string. Manjira is mainly made of brass metal, but antique style cymbals are made from special bronze alloys that produce harmonic overtones. Though Manjira is a small metal instrument, but it produces a sweet tinkling sound when struck together.
De Kulture Works™ Brass Manjira Handmade Percussion Instrument Hand Cymbals Brass Manjira Hand Cymbal Manjeera Handheld Percussion Cymbal Pair
¥9,405
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- PREMIUM MATERIAL & PERFECT SIZE: Made with 100% brass, this Indian cymbal instrument called Manjeera measures 3″ inches in diameter and 3″ inches in height.
- TRADITIONAL MAKE & MULTIPLE USES: A handheld instrument of India, this indigenous brassmanjeera is the most common accompaniment for renditions of devotional music and chants. Brass Manjeera is an easy playing instrument that consists of two brass cymbals tied together with a simple string for the player to hold the pair with both hands and produce a tinkling sound them as a part of your meditation or spiritual experience. One can treasure it or gift it as a souvenir.
- HANDMADE & EUPHONIOUS: This handmade cymbal instrument has been crafted by skilled artisans from India. Played to invoke spiritual energy, this product is Earth friendly, highly durable & corrosion resistant. This handcrafted cymbal will remain the same for decades to come.
- GLORIOUS HISTORY & SOCIAL EMPOWERMENT: Manjeera is an ancient instrument, which finds mention in old hymns as well as depiction on age-old temple walls. It has always been a part of devotional ‘Aarti’s sung in prayer and praise to the Gods, and its variants have found popularity by different names in different parts of the country. This product supports and empowers a landless Hindu artisan community called ‘Thathera’ of Rajasthan. . It preserves the rare craft of casting brass metal in India.
- ASSURANCE, AUTHENTICITY & INSTRUCTION: Quality satisfaction and timely delivery are assured for this handcrafted artifact. To be sure of authenticity, we recommend you to buy this product from De Kulture Works brand only. To clean metal body of the manjeera, use dry and wet cloth.
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| Weight | 0.26 kg |
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| brand | Brand: De Kulture Works |
| mpn | DKW-FC-2-3015-I |
| dimensions | 7.6 x 7.6 x 7.6 cm |