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| Cow or goatskin being stretched and dried. |
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| Wooden mounts |
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| Bric a bac to make the drums |
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| Polishing the stretched skin |
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| Tightening the surface by pulling on the camel skin threads |
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| Measuring a perfect circle to cut away the excess skin |
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| Collection of drums made here. |
The making of drums is a family tradition going back for generations past.
The skin of the drum is made from
goat or cow hide. The string is from camel skin imported from India. The body
of the drum is from a Margosa or coconut
trunk. The tradition and secrets of making drums is passed on from generation
to generation. Photos taken at Sri
Ruwanpathi Musical Instruments Manufacturers, 139, Dighenawaththe,
Maththegoda,Sri Lanka. Tel No 0112780080
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