Elathalam, or Ilathalam, is a metallic musical instrument which resembles a miniature pair of cymbals. This instrument from Kerala and Tamil Nadu in southern India is completely made out of bronze and has two pieces in it.
Elathalam is played by keeping one part of the cymbal in left hand banging the other cymbal to the one in left hand. Even though this instrument is small by size, it does have more thickness than the common cymbal, and thus gives a distinct chime.
Elathalam is never a lead instrument but is used in a number of ethnic Kerala percussion ensembles like Panchavadyam, Chenda melam, Thayambaka and Kailaya vathiyam besides by second singer on a Kathakali stage beside providing the beat in Kuzhal Pattu and Kombu Pattu.
In this video we will show you how ilathalam is made. A family based in Kadavallur, Thrissur district, is doing the manufacturing for long years. We are introducing them also . Incase of any orders or business enquiry , you can contact Mr.Radhakrishnan - 9946739045
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