Medium Pangi Seed Shell - Natural Nut Shaker (30 Shells)
A cluster of real seed shells, gathered on a hand-tied cord, that clatter with a soft, earthy rattle whenever you lift or sway it. It is a lighter, more delicate sound than a hard wooden shaker, made for meditation, yoga or an unhurried percussion session.
Medium Pangi Seed Shell - Natural Nut Shaker (30 Shells) is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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A cluster of real seed shells, gathered on a hand-tied cord, that clatter with a soft, earthy rattle whenever you lift or sway it. It is a lighter, more delicate sound than a hard wooden shaker, made for meditation, yoga or an unhurried percussion session.
Medium Pangi Seed Shell - Natural Nut Shaker (30 Shells)
Medium Pangi Seed Shell - Natural Nut Shaker (30 Shells) is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
About this product
What you'll notice
- A gentle, dry rattle that sounds more like rain on leaves than a sharp clack.
- Around 30 shells hang together in a loose, tapering bunch, each one slightly different in shape and tone.
- The shells have a pale, wrinkled, nut-like surface in soft sand and buttery yellow shades, with small dark openings where the seed once sat.
- A twisted natural-fibre loop at the top lets it hang from a hook, a doorframe or a bedpost, where a passing breath of air will set it whispering.
- Because the shells are natural, no two bunches look or sound quite the same.
Seed shells on a hand-tied cord
The shaker is built from around 30 real seed shells, threaded and knotted by hand onto a cord so they hang close together and knock softly against one another. Nothing is polished or painted. The grain and colour variation you see in the photo is simply the surface of the shells, so expect slight differences from one piece to the next.
How to play it
Hold it by the looped top and give it a slow shake for a soft, scattered rattle, or flick your wrist for a quicker, brighter patter. Because the sound is light, it sits well beneath a voice, a drum or a bowl rather than competing with them. Many people use a shaker like this to mark the start of a sitting, set a gentle pulse for breathing, or add texture to a sound session. Hung up, it also works as a quiet piece of natural décor.
A lighter voice in the percussion family
Shakers made from seeds, pods and shells are among the oldest rhythm instruments, found in many musical traditions where natural materials were the nearest and most readily available sound sources. Seed-shell shakers are valued for a softer, more breathy tone than metal or hardwood, which is why they suit slower, more spacious playing.
Care
Natural shells prefer dry conditions, so keep the shaker away from damp and wipe it gently with a dry cloth if needed. Hang it or lay it down carefully rather than pressing the bunch flat. The cord is a natural fibre and a consumable part, so over time it may need re-tying or replacing with regular, energetic playing.
A considered gift
It suits anyone who meditates, practises yoga, plays hand percussion, or simply likes natural textures at home. Its handmade look and soft sound make it a calm, tactile present that is easy to enjoy straight away.