Gourd Thumb Piano Tops these patch backpacks are each

these patch backpacks are each handmade from tough Nepalese gheri material

With an elasticated waistband and adjustable tie these are perfect for festivals

Made from 925 sterling silver

but there is more of a knack to playing them

They have an elasticated waist and ankles and come in simple

Gourd Thumb Piano Tops these patch backpacks are eachThis thumb piano has seven metal keys or tines set onto a beautifully hand carved piano board. This is then attached to a coconut half shell which acts as a resonating chamber. As the player strikes a tine with their thumb the vibration produced in turn causes the tine's neighbours to vibrate resulting in a wonderfully complex set of tones. The tines can also be tuned by loosening the screws and changing the length of the metal. Traditionally, African