Pan Flute (Peru)

This unique flute is made from 13 bamboo tubes of different lengths which are bound together by a colorful Indian textile in a graceful arc. While it may not have a mouthpiece or finger holes, it still makes wonderful music.Peruvian artisans from the Sierra Region handcraft the flute of bamboo canes and give it a very delicate treatment to arrive to an astonishing finished product. Use this colorful flute as an instrument or as a special adornment for your home.When you purchase these products, you are providing means of support for artisans in the Sierra of Peru region, one of the most economically disadvantaged regions of South America. The sales of contribute to the development of the village and can generate new jobs. It also extends their audiences abroad to customer markets they would otherwise not have access to. The Story Behind The Product Tito lives in Puno, an economically challenged city in Peru. Tito and his family work with Artisans from the Sierra region of Peru, located high in the Andes. They build instruments that their ancestors used in tribal ceremonies to mimic bird sounds. Worldstock contributes to supporting 15 Artisans in Tito?s village. Your continued purchases from people like Tito and other artists around the world allow Worldstock to help keep native crafts and traditions alive. What is Worldstock? The handcrafted nature of this product will produce minor differences in design and sizing. Subtle variations will occur from piece to piece, adding to its unique qualities. Measurements may vary slightly. Imported