Vintage Sarangi

In Nepal, Gaines are treated as guests when they roam and perform at societies for their day-to-day life. Sarangi used by them are supposed to bring good luck and happiness to one’s family. So, people keep a sarangi as a decoration in their home. This vintage Nepali Sarangi is a masterfully handcrafted bowed string instrument, carved from a single piece of indigenous hardwood, often woods like saaj, sisau, khirro, or bakaino.

Housing four playing strings and tuned via wooden pegs, the sarangi delivers deeply expressive notes—thanks to the fretless neck that allows players to shape melodies with their fingernails.

ImartNepal provides you with the genuine sarangi. This product might not actually be the same as the picture alongside.

Care Instructions

• Gently dust the wooden body with a soft, dry cloth.

• Clean the goatskin surface with a lightly damp cloth; avoid soaking.

• Store away from direct sunlight or heat sources to protect wood and skin.

• Use quality bow rosin to maintain sound clarity and preserve string integrity.

• Handle tuning with care, gently adjust pegs to maintain optimal tension.

Origin & Heritage

The Nepali sarangi is a cherished folk instrument of Nepal, intricately tied to the Gandarbha musician caste, who used it to accompany songs and oral storytelling across villages. Crafted traditionally from a single carved block of wood, the design emphasizes a deep connection with nature and Nepalese craftsmanship .