Design Resource
Sitar Making - Miraj, Maharashtra
Folk Instrument of Ancient India
by
Prof. Bibhudutta Baral, Divyadarshan C. S., Lija M. G. and Vijay G.
Tools and Raw Materials
Different types of tools and raw materials are used for cutting and engraving of the wood for sitar making.
• Tun or Indian Rose Wood: It is used to make the Sitars.
• Mixture of Charcoal and Adhesive: It is used to paste the body parts of Sitar.
• Varnish: It is used for polishing the Sitar.
• Strings: They are plucked to produce sound.
• Camel Bone: It is used to tighten the strings.
• Celluloid Membrane: It is used for the inlay work.
• Chisel: It is used to carve the wood.
• Gouges: It is used to scoop the wood while carving.
• Files: It is used to make the surface smooth.
• Mallet: It is used as hammers to shape the wood.
• Chirna: It is used to sharp pen shaped metal tool.
• Bow Drill: It is used to drill holes.
• Hand Saw: It is used to cut the wood into required size and shape.
