Harps
Most of our Khmer harps are unique or limited edition pieces only available on order. All are of professional quality both aesthetically and acoustically.
The models below are presented as examples but therefore not contractual.
The deadlines are indicative given the variable drying times of wood and lacquer.
The fee depends on the decoration options (natural or acrylic lacquer, copper or gold sheet, precious stones ...).
Pre-Angkorian harps
The pre-Angkorian harp are depicted on rare bas-reliefs of Sambor Prei Kuk archeological site (7th century). Its shape was inspired by the Indian Gupta style.
Harp on stand with acrylic laquer on head
MATERIALS
Structure: jackfruit wood
Tailpiece: red wood
Soundbox & attachments: goat skin from Nepal
Skin fixation: bamboo nails
Decoration: red & black acrylic lacquer on head
Strings: Nylon microfiber
Strings clamps: braided red cotton
Balls: rosewood
Stand : wild jackfruit wood
Harp on feet with acrylic laquer on head
MATERIALS
Structure: jackfruit wood
Tailpiece: red wood
Soundboard: goat skin from Nepal
Decoration: red & black acrylic lacquer
Strings: Nylon microfiber
Ropes: braided red cotton
Balls: rosewood
Harp on feet without decoration
MATERIALS
Structure: jackfruit wood
Tailpiece: red wood
Soundboard: goat skin from Nepal
Strings: Nylon microfiber
Ropes: palm fiber
Angkorian harps
The Angkorian harp has a stylistic related to the bird or Garuda, the mount of the god Vishnu. They are designed in their simplest arrangement of wood or covered with materials with various aesthetics: natural or acrylic lacquer, gold sheet, eggshell, precious stones …
The Angkor Wat's harp
MATERIALS
Structure: wild jackfruit wood
Tailpiece: red wood
Soundboard: breeding python
Strings: Nylon microfiber
Ropes: palm fiber
Decoration: red & black acrylic lacquer, gold leaf 24 carats
The Royal Harp
MATERIALS
Structure: wild jackfruit wood
Pegs: rose wood
Tailpiece: red wood
Soundboard: goat skin
Strings: Nylon microfiber
Garuda head: wild jackfruit wood, gold sheet 24 carats
Frieze: deep carving & gold sheet 24 carats
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The Celestial Harp
MATERIALS
Structure: wild jackfruit wood
Pegs: rose wood
Tailpiece: red wood
Soundboard: goat skin
Strings: Nylon microfiber
Garuda head: wild jackfruit wood, gold sheet 24 carats
Frieze: deep carving & gold sheet 24 carats
Decoration of the soundbox: four colors acrylic laquer