This Family Has Made Pumpkin Instruments For About 200 Years. Now Electric Ones Threaten Their Craft

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The Sitarmakers of Miraj in India have been crafting musical instruments out of pumpkins for almost 200 years. They are known for making the tanpura, a string instrument used by classical singers to find the perfect tone.
The family gained a reputation for high-quality handmade instruments over seven generations. But now, cheaper electronic ones are threatening their business.
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@gollum8821 Жыл бұрын

First time in my life saw my mother's Tanpura in childhood. It was so beautiful and sounded so melodious. Bless these artists for keeping the art alive.

@gungun8465 Жыл бұрын

Amazing. Thank you for making this documentary. Videography, narration, clarity of sound, non exhaustive, were a treat

@glennlopez6772 8 ай бұрын

This is one good and enchanting video! The makers strive for perfection and the preparation of the gourd involves quite a lot of knowledge and doing! The electronic tanpura is a convenience and cannot displace the traditional one. In fact it could make one yearn to possess the real thing! These craftsmen should be encouraged to use some modern machines which could save the building time! And considerably reduce the cost! If only some dedicated volunteer could come forward and dispell the aversion for the use of machines. The only grouse the workmen could have, is that the rate of cutting/shaping and removal of stock, if too fast; could cause deformations later. This is no big challenge to solve as lower speeds could be used and the parts allowed to rest inbetween sessions! Besides the nice tone and accuracy, these instruments are a so beautifully crafted, and can be a joy to possess! Thanks for the video!

@rutheluvinaerezabonilla6473 17 күн бұрын

beautiful instrument beautiful culture 👏🙌🤩✌👍🙏🙏🏿

@krushnachandradash7387 10 ай бұрын

You people are excellent Person to upkeep the job. Electronic tanpura never test real tanpura

@rabindranathroy3316 4 ай бұрын

We like a lot this hand made Tanpura.. I use it & I want a new Pumpkin Tanpura right now.This instrument originally produces the actual sound for Rewaz..

@aryanmoksha Жыл бұрын

our goddess Saraswati is laways depicted with veena .. which is also made of pumpkins ... images and carvings are more than 1500 to 2000 years old .. wow this family must be given the saraswati award

@naveen2929fed Жыл бұрын

Thankyou for this ❤

@JaiKaalika 4 ай бұрын

Mata Kaali bless your craft! I will buy one when Ma will gift me 😊🙏🏽

@paulvlog2119 4 ай бұрын

I am also trying to get a tanpura but I already got a harmonium which my father bought for me and it cost 14,000 but my mod was not angry cause she thought it's the only instrument I would get 😅 but when can we do. I told there is a instrument named "tanpura" she said "ok, so what" I said "It is also essential for me so I need it" she was like "what the hell! No, you already got a harmonium" and you already know the price I was very sad and I told my father and he said "ok we'll see after it" then I felt nice and then I told my mother and she was like "I will stay with you anymore If you bring that thing" What can I do? 😢

@JOHN-tk6vl 6 ай бұрын

Fascinating. Thanks for this.

@prafullaherkar9497 Жыл бұрын

वाह,बहोत बढिया ❤❤❤

@middleway1885 Жыл бұрын

Om Ah Houm To be able to continue doing what you are passionate about... what a silly reality, to continue to follow a broken system, that prevents you from even owning anything else... to live in suffering... what a blessing that is (slight chuckle)... to see how others continue to suffer, and in turn bring more suffering to others... how simple it would be, to being able-to bring oneself, more Blissful moments, by doing what is meaningful for oneself... Bah!