Design Gallery
Tabala Making - Varanasi
The most famous rhythm instrument
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Carved Drums of Tabala on the left and metal drum - part of Bayan.
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The drum head comprising of Shaihi, Maidan, Chanti and Gajara.
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Rope is being tied to fix the drum head and the base.
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Thread is inserted in the Chanti (periphery) to fine tune.
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Masala (Syahi) tuning paste is spread off centre for higher pitch.
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Syahi is rubbed with the stone to spread it evenly and help fine tune.
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Gatta is being added to the Tabala.
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Completed Tabala on the left and Bayan on the right.
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A set of Tabala and Bayan kept in case and covered with soft covers.
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Case that helps to carry Tabala and Bayan.
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A set of Tabala and Bayan.
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A set of Tabala arranged one on another.
The Tabala, a prominent percussion instrument in the Indian subcontinent, has a rich history that dates back to the 13th century, with some attributing its invention to the legendary musician Amir Khusro. Comprising two drums - a smaller, higher-pitched drum called the Dayan, and a larger, lower-pitched drum known as the Bayan - the Tabala is often regarded as the "queen of drums." It is integral to various musical genres across India, Nepal, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, and Sri Lanka.
Craftsman Babu, who has been making Tabala since the age of eight, continues the family tradition passed down from his grandfather, Nehmath Ullah. This artisanal craft not only preserves cultural heritage but also highlights the importance of family legacies in the world of music.
For more details:
https://www.dsource.in/resource/tabla-making-varanasi
