{"product_id":"peruvian-chakapa","title":"Peruvian Chakapa","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAir and movement. Rustling tone. Expansive presence.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis chakapa is hand-made in the Peruvian Amazon using leaves of the chakapa plant, traditionally woven and assembled by artisans of the Matses lineage.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece carries natural variation in leaf length, binding, and handle wrapping.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sound is created through movement rather than striking. As the leaves pass through the air, they produce a soft, continuous rustling—similar to wind moving through trees or the gentle sweep of a feather fan. The tone is both soothing and present, able to fill a space without becoming sharp or percussive.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn practice, the chakapa is often used through gesture and flow. The movement of air becomes part of the instrument, creating a combined experience of sound, motion, and space. It can be used close to the body or across a room, offering a different quality than more rhythm-based rattles.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe effect is often described as smoothing or clearing—less about rhythm, and more about shaping the atmosphere and guiding attention through movement.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~17\"\u003cbr\u003eThe color of the handle wrapping and binding may vary, as well as the length of the leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sunreed™ Instruments","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47372736561373,"sku":"peruvianchakapa","price":49.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/8578\/3773\/files\/chakapa_sunreed_1080x1080_9715e6a3-f6eb-4652-a050-b5dbe77745ac.jpg?v=1775779607","url":"https:\/\/sunreed.com\/products\/peruvian-chakapa","provider":"Sunreed™ Instruments","version":"1.0","type":"link"}