Bansuri - Wooden

Our version of the Bansuri is handcrafted from wood, offering a unique tonal quality while maintaining the essence of its traditional form. Each flute is crafted with precision tuning and fine workmanship, making it suitable for both practice and performance.

Traditionally made of bamboo, the Bansuri is a beloved Indian folk instrument deeply associated with the playful and divine presence of Krishna. During the Bhakti movement, it rose to spiritual and cultural prominence, eventually becoming one of the most respected instruments in Indian classical music.

Initiated in 2003 as a grassroots community, rural development project in Tamil Nadu (India),  Svaram has been recognised by the UN Initiative “Music as a Global Resource” as one of its first 50 projects worldwide. The open association and team of over 50 local artisans, trainees, international volunteers and professionals has always retained its emphasis on the human element, its heritage and prospect of evolutionary change and positive progress.

Initially focusing on communication-social-and craft-skill trainings with the practical core of hands on work with different materials like wood, metals, clay, bamboo and seeds/shells for instrument building, extensive explorations and a communal discovery process on the ‘magic of sound’ stimulated the growth of the team in ever unfolding and often surprising directions, creating a natural enthusiasm in everyone involved for the chosen work with the mystery and magic of sound!