This rattle comes from the Amazon in Peru and is made from natural materials using traditional craft methods.

Many of our rattles are created by artisans with connections to the Shipibo tradition and are decorated with engraved symbols, patterns and motifs inspired by nature.

The calabash serves as a resonant body while the handle is made of chunta wood, a material valued for its strength and durability.

A rattle is a rhythmic instrument that creates sound when the contents inside the instrument move. Rattles have been used in many different cultures around the world and are appreciated for their simple expression, their characteristic sound, and their ability to create focus and presence.

They come in many shapes and sizes and are made from a variety of materials depending on tradition and origin.

Many people recognize this type of instrument as a shamanic rattle. The term is often used for handmade rattles used in ceremonies, meditation, and personal practice.

Rattles are used in music, ceremonies, meditation and personal practice.

Many use them to open or close a ceremony, mark transitions, or create rhythm and focus in a room. They are often used in conjunction with singing, drums, and other ceremonial objects.

In some traditions, the rhythm of the rattle is used to support concentration, create movement, and help oneself or participants in the ceremony shift attention or states of consciousness.

How a rattle is used varies between people, traditions and contexts.