The Master's Craftsmanship
The Making of
Angklung
A Process Carried Out
with Patience & Precision
Every angklung is not merely made, but brought to life through stages that uphold harmony between man, nature, and culture.
"The sound of angklung is a resonance between nature and the human soul."
9 Stages of Making Angklung
Stage 01 of 09
Bamboo Selection
Not all bamboo is fit to become angklung. Craftsmen select black bamboo (Gigantochloa atroviolacea)...
Wise Harvesting
Harvesting is carried out during the dry season, when the water content in the bamboo is at its lowe...
The Diunun Technique
Freshly cut bamboo is smoked using a traditional technique called "diunun". This smoking process aim...
Pest Protection
After smoking, the bamboo is stored in a shaded, well-ventilated place for at least 6 months. This n...
Making the Bakalan (Blanks)
Bamboo that has matured is cut and shaped according to the desired note pattern. Each tube (lodong)...
Tuning
This is the core of the art of making angklung. Expert craftsmen use their trained hearing — sometim...
Assembly
Two or three finished, tuned bamboo tubes are assembled together in a bamboo frame using rattan cord...
Quality Control
An angklung that has been assembled is not sold right away. It is stored for about 2 months at norma...
Cultural Harmony
An angklung that has passed selection is ready to become part of a living cultural heritage. Each in...
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