Sarangi – Traditional Nepali Instrument
Sarangi Musical Instrument: The Nepali Sarangi is a Nepali folk instrument. It is a chordophone played by bowing. Traditionally in Nepal, the Sarangi was only played by people of Gandarbha or Gaine in local terms (both contested and interchangeable terms), who sing narrative tales and folk song, however; in present days, its popularity extends beyond the Gandarbha community and is widely used and played by other cast members as well. It has also garnered much interest in other music genres, such as Nepali rock and film music. While the Sarangi has become the quintessential Gandarbha instrument, while its counterpart, the arbajo, which is a plucked lute, has fallen into obscurity.
About this Sarangi Musical Instrument
The Gandarbhas are religiously and culturally attached to the Sarangi from generations. The Gandarbhas are almost like synonym to the Sarangi. This beautiful Sarangi is handmade by the Gandarbha artisan who specializes in making such musical instruments for years and the arts has been inherited from his grandparents who also used to make these musical instruments for years and years. Finely handmade with beautiful looks and perfect tuning make this Sarangi a perfect musical instrument for music and decoration.
