Whistle your days away with the handcrafted Quena Flute.
The Quena flute is completely handmade and painted by artisans from Huancayo, Peru. The Quena flute is also called the shepherd's pipe or shepherd's flute. This piece boasts a deep burgundy color and has no mouthpiece. The idea is to blow a very narrow but rapid stream of air onto the edge at the bottom of the notch. Instructions on how to play the flute are included.
The Story Behind The Product
Tito lives in Puno, an economically challenged city in Peru. Tito and his family work with Artisans from the Sierra region of Peru, located high in the Andes. They build instruments that their ancestors used in tribal ceremonies to mimic bird sounds. Worldstock contributes to supporting 15 Artisans in Tito?s village. Your continued purchases from people like Tito and other artists around the world allow Worldstock to help keep native crafts and traditions alive.
The handcrafted nature of this product will produce minor differences in design and sizing. Subtle variations will occur from piece to piece, adding to its unique qualities. Measurements may vary slightly.