A new basket rattle from Peru. A handwoven soft straw rattle with a bell inside. Used in local music and dance. The dancers of northern Peru are a colourful spectacle of swirling dance by young girls in local costume. 18cm

"ole" - a simple form of castanet, easy to use with an integral handle. 6cm dia 20cm length

These popular hosho maraccas are from Zimbabwe with three hosho seed pods on a stick, they make a very effective sound. Measures:24cm

24cm. Lovely quality, nice high sounding maracca

(Vietnam) This is a wooden clack with three very different pitches struck with a double headed turned stick

Our medium size Kokoriko, made from wood joined by cord. Lots of clatter for your money! Measures:24cmx6cm

Hand carved and decorated with mother of pearl. This pretty instrument would make an unusual gift and it sounds good too! 20x5cm. Made in Vietnam

These are super looking, handpainted in bright colours.You shake them and knock them against each other. A traditional W African instrument made in Bali. Measures:15cm round

Handmade in the remote Peruvian amazon by shipibo indians. The artwork on the shaker is inspired by their natural surroundings. Animals, trees, the river, plants, symbols from their culture and history are all depicted making each shaker an individual work of art. This is a beautiful instrument and measures:24cm

These are the origianl version from Senegal- more authentic than the Balinese ones.

This clack and stick from Indonesia has a surprisingly loud sound, so a great little percussive instrument. Measures:17.5cm

From Ghana, these basket rattles are beautifully made and come in a variety of colours. Great product, great sound and a best seller! Measures:17cm

These tactile little seed rattles come from the Peruvian Amazon. The seeds are sewn onto richly coloured cotton bands and have a gentle, mellow sound. Very popular. Measures:18cm

Pair of Hide maraccas with shaped wooden handles. Handmdae by our Bangkok supplier 15cm long 4cm dia

These really are lovely! Each one a work of art with its intricate carvings in traditional Peruvian patterns, some incorporating the Nazca lines. Not only that, it has a soft soothing sound too! Measures:approx:15cm