Kola Nut Belt Kalagas the dholak is usually played

the dholak is usually played with only the bare hands although some styles call for a metal thumb ring and it is usually played slung over the shoulder standing up

Each branch

The wood is purchased through the Forestry Commission of Ghana

Each bag is fully lined and has a secure zip fastening

- A colourful lokta bookmark that is produced by a Fair Trade group just outside Kathmandu who are originally from the Mithila region of Nepal

Kola Nut Belt Kalagas the dholak is usually playedTo play this shaker the decorative fabric belt is velcroed around the waist. It has individually strung kola nuts attached which have been halved and hollowed out. The sound made is a soft water like sound but can also be loud and sharp if played in a more abrupt manner. The Velcro allows the strap to be adjusted accordingly to fit.