Kamaicha ( one of the oldest bowed musical instruments in the world )

KAMAICHA - The Kamaicha is one of the oldest bowed musical instruments in the world. This instrument is made from a single piece of wood and its three main strings are made of goat intestine, while the fourteen others are made of steel. It is used extensively in Rajasthani folk music Rajasthan is a land overflowing with art and culture. Visit any place in Rajasthan, be it Udaipur, Jodhpur or the very beautiful Jaisalmer and you’ll be treated to architectural delights, beautiful carvings and melodious music. Unlike in Mumbai, where the streets are devoid of performers, in Rajasthan, it’s quite common to find locals, rustic instruments in hand, performing on the streets. In fact, for many this is a common way of earning a living. They even station themselves in famous forts to give tourists a taste of traditional Rajasthani music.