{"product_id":"kenari-shell-hand-shaker-rattle-bracelet-15-pieces","title":"Kenari Shell Hand Shaker - Rattle Bracelet (15 Pieces)","description":"\u003cp\u003eFifteen pale, split-open shells ring a wrist-sized band of dark beads, and the whole thing moves the moment you do. Slip the Kenari Shell Hand Shaker on, and every lift of the arm becomes a dry, woody rattle: a bright clatter that suits drum circles, dance, festivals and sound sessions, or just playing with rhythm at home.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWhat you'll notice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe shells are smooth and matt, the colour of toasted oat, with a visible slit along each one that lets the sound out.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDark brown oval beads and small rings of coconut-brown wood form the band, strung close together so it sits as a ring rather than a loose cord.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTiny green, yellow and red beads sit between the shells, a small flash of colour against all that earthy neutral.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe band looks stretchy and slips on over the hand, so there is nothing to tie or fasten while you are mid-rhythm.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIt is playable with either wrist, and it leaves both hands free for a drum, a dance or a clap.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eShells, beads and a stretch band\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fifteen shells fan outward from the band like petals, and each one hangs a little loose, so it swings and knocks against its neighbours. That freedom is where the sound comes from. Shake the wrist quickly for a busy, shimmering rattle, or move slowly for single, separate clicks. The wooden beads in between add a softer knock underneath the sharper shell sound.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eHow to play it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWear it on the wrist and let the movement of your arm do the work. A small flick gives a light patter; a bigger swing gives a fuller rush of sound. It works as an accent to a drum, a beat to keep time while you dance, or a rhythm of its own. Because the sound answers instantly to your movement, it is easy to start and satisfying to refine, but keeping a steady, even rhythm takes practice.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShell and seed rattles worn on the body are a long-standing form of percussion in many cultures, where the dancer's own movement becomes the instrument. This piece is made in Indonesia, in that same spirit: sound that belongs to the body as much as to the object. Its natural materials mean no two shells are exactly alike in shape or shade, so each band has its own character and its own voice.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep it dry and store it flat or hung, so the shells are not crushed. The band is the working part of any wearable rattle and will wear with use, so avoid pulling it over the hand with a sharp tug. Wipe with a dry cloth if needed.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many shells does it have?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFifteen, spaced evenly around the band.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it for the wrist only?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is made as a rattle bracelet, so the wrist is the natural place. The elastic-style band also lets it sit comfortably over a sleeve cuff or, for a different sound, be held in the hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it a good first rhythm instrument?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is easy to pick up and play straight away, since the sound responds to any movement. Playing it with real control and timing is a skill that grows with practice.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SHAMTAM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67941980602682,"sku":"DMI-18","price":11.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0756\/8307\/0266\/files\/kenari-shell-hand-shaker-rattle-bracelet-15-pieces-cover.png?v=1794138264","url":"https:\/\/shamtam.com\/products\/kenari-shell-hand-shaker-rattle-bracelet-15-pieces","provider":"SHAMTAM","version":"1.0","type":"link"}