DRAGONFLY MOON - Supporting World Fair-Trade

  OUR VARIED WORLD DRUMS ARE FAIRLY-TRADED WHEREVER POSSIBLE  

A Wide Range Of Ethically Traded World Drums At Excellent Prices
All available to mail order

ALL our instruments are fairly traded wherever possible, as we endeavour to supply quality, ethical products at fair prices.
Not only do we consider fair-trade to be an important issue, but we also do our best to ensure that instrument materials are sustainably sourced -
hence we aim to avoid the use of non-sustainable hardwoods and, of course, all natural animal-derived materials are strictly bi-products.
Our ethics are important to us, as fair trade should mean fair to the environment as well as to our producers AND customers.
If you have any questions regarding our ethical policies please do not hesitate to Contact Us.

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 'Dragonfly Moon' Drums 

Our drums are all high quality, individually hand-made and ethically traded instruments used primarily for music, dance and self-expression, but which can also be utilized for 'healing', 'space-clearing', shamanic work and for bringing people together to celebrate life and living in the moment.

We primarily trade in DJEMBES of varying sizes, designs and prices from Ghana, Bali & the Ivory Coast but also stock drums from other varied locations around the world including beautiful ocean drums from Nepal & Bali, bodhrans from both Pakistan & Ireland, darbukas from Turkey & Egypt, talking drums from Ghana & Bali, double-skinned frame drums from Mexico, single-skinned frame drums & tambours from Bali and Remo buffalo drums from the USA.

  DJEMBES... 

The djembe is the most popular West African drum and is now played all over the world as it can produce an amazing array of sounds created by its shape, skin, wood & tuning.   Traditionally it is made with a wooden shell and a goat skin playing area, attached with knotted cord to create the tension of the skin.  It is played raised off the floor to allow the sound to emerge fully, with both hands, fingers together, hitting the skin of the drum and bouncing off it to create the notes.  The main notes (played with either or both hands) are the BASS note played in the centre of the drumhead with the whole hand to create a beautifully deep & resonant sound; the TONE note played on the rim with the fingers which creates a higher sound; and the loud, SLAP note which is played by pivoting the hand onto the side of the drum and 'slapping' slightly splayed fingers onto the rim.
 

   Best quality sustainable wooden djembes - hand-made, traditional African drums: 

 

We primarily stock fabulous, traditional djembes from Ghana made from African Cedar Wood
(a softwood and hence not contributing to the deforestation of exotic hardwoods) and goat skin (a natural bi-product).

They are hand carved from start to finish from one piece of wood and are decorated with traditional carved designs (designs variable).
These djembes have a fantastic traditional sound, are well tensioned and are highly recommended.

Sizes are approximate as they are all hand made and therefore vary slightly, meaning also that each drum is unique.
The quality is always excellent and we have been using them personally for a number of years, so they come highly recommended!
 

They come in four sizes:
approx 70cm high with approx 13” head at £155.00;
approx 55-60cm high with approx 11” head at £125.00;
approx 50cm high with approx 9" head at £80.00;
and approx 40cm high with approx 7" head at £55.00.
 

Double roped versions, also from Ghana, are also available to order:
(50cm high with 9" head at £125.00;  55-60cm high with 11" head at £159.00;  and 70cm high with 13" head at £199.00).
 

We also stock a fantastic range of highly recommended Djembes from the Ivory Coast.
These drums are of excellent quality and are highly resonant, made by Kambala Percussion
from Iroca wood, a fast growing plantation hardwood, with red roping.
Available 'Bassam' sizes are:  9" head x 16" high djembes at £99.00;
10" head x 19" high djembes at £119.00;  11" head x 22" high djembes at £139.00;
12" head x 23" high djembes at £159.00; 14" head x 24" high djembes at £179.00.




Now available, top quality 'Professional' Kambala djembes
with black roping and two rings carved neatly into the base:
11" x 22" (£179.00); 12" x 24" (£189.00, pictured, as now played by Scott!); and 13" x 24" (£199.00).
Other sizes are available to special order including 8", 9", 10", 14" and 15" head sizes.

Other Kambala styles are also now available to order, including special
'Solo' djembes (12" and 14" head) and 'Master Series' djembes (13" head)...  (Contact Us for further details.)

NEW professional djembes from MALI...
Sourced from the Wassoulou area of Mali and made from Guéni wood

Full sized djembe 12" x 24" (35x60cm)
£249.00 each, pictured left.
(as played by Scott!)

Other, smaller sizes (11" x 22" and 10" x 18") are also available to order - please Contact Us

  Environmentally-friendly fibreglass djembes from Indonesia: 

Fibreglass Djembes from Bali, Indonesia:
incredibly light environmentally-friendly "tree-free" fibreglass body decorated with varying festival designs -
easy to both carry and play and utilising no wood whatsoever, yet still with a traditional goatskin head and a great djembe sound!
45cm high with 9.5" head (£59.00) and 60cm high with 12" head (£95.00).


 
 

  Other wooden djembe styles come from Bali, Indonesia - quality, hand finished drums:
 

 
Our top quality Balinese Djembes are relief carved with beautiful designs,
excellent quality skins and rope work.
They sound great - very like a traditional African djembe!
Available sizes are: approx 60cm at £145.00;
approx 50cm at £90.00; approx 40cm at £65.00.
 

Other good quality carved djembes from Bali are also available:  30cm at £24.95;  40cm at £55.00;  50cm at £75.00;  60cm at £95.00.

A range of good quality plain djembes from Bali
are also available with a lovely pale, natural wooden finish:
30cm at £21.00 and 40cm at £35.00, pictured,
plus 50cm high at £55.00
& 60cm high at £75.00.

Budget carved djembes from Bali are also available, of decent quality - sizes currently available are:
12cm at £4.95;  15cm at £6.95;  20cm at £9.95;  25cm at £12.95;  30cm at £19.95. 
 

We also stock a further range of Balinese djembes suitable for beginners, children & those on a budget!
These djembes have a good bass sound and give great value for money,
with varying vibrant dot-painted designs:
Available sizes are: 60cm at £95.00 (or £75.00 plain); 50cm at £50.00; 40cm at £32.95; 30cm at £18.95;
20cm at £8.95; plus tiny djembes 15cm at £5.95 and 12cm at £4.95.

 BODHRANS / FRAME DRUMS... 
 
NB: all traditionally skinned FRAME DRUMS come complete with a 'Dragonfly Moon' drum care sheet!


Good, plain skinned Bodhrans from Pakistan complete with wooden tipper:
16" (£35.00) and 18" (£40.00).
Patterned bodhrans are also available to special order as are plain tuneable bodhrans from Ireland, Orkney or China -
please see Folk Instruments page.  Spare tippers are also available at £4.50 each.
(For drum cases see 'protect your drum' above!)

Decorated Bodhrans
made by Walton's of Dublin -
silk screen printed with varying beautiful Celtic designs,
complete with wooden tipper 18" (£59.00).
Plain Walton's Bodhrans are also available - 16" (£49.00) & 18" (£55.00).
 
** PLEASE SEE OUR Folk Instruments PAGE TOO!  **
 

Hexagonal single skinned tribal frame drums complete with soft beater, from Bali, Indonesia
PLAIN: 25-30cm (£45.00), 35-40cm (£55.00, pictured), 45-50cm (£65.00, pictured);
55-60cm (£80.00) & 65-70cm (£100.00).
Suitable for shamanic use - available with or without feathers & beads attached!

** NEW! **
Hexagonal African Shamanic Frame Drum
excellent quality instruments made by Kambala of the Ivory Coast...
£135.00 including hard and soft beaters.

Fantastic, all weather, REMO BUFFALO DRUMS from the USA.
These highly recommended synthetic frame drums are 100% reliable in all weather, giving a wonderfully resonant, deep sound.
Sizes are 16" at £65.00 plus a large 22" version available to special order at £89.00.
These are the perfect hand drums for recording, performing & shamanic work/circles,
and are played using a soft beater which makes them incredibly easy to play!
Subject to availability - please Contact Us to check current stocks!  CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE - SORRY!

Balinese Tambours (similar to frame drums)
complete with soft beater and varying tribal designs:
(small - 24cm at £26.50 and medium - 33cm at £45.00).
 

Skinned TAMBOURINES:
rustic & decorative skinned Moroccan Riqs (£8.50 - currently unavailable, sorry!);
round skinned wooden tambourines with double jingles from Pakistan (10" at £9.95);
round skinned wooden tambourines with single jingles from Pakistan (8" at £7.50 or 6" at £5.50).

Mini 'Bombo' Drums from Ecuador
Fabulous small double-sided skinned drums complete with stick and woven strap
(dimensions: 16x16x9.5cm at £15.00 each)

12" double-sided shamanic deerskin frame drums from Mexico complete with beater
Very light to hold and incredibly easy to play!
Plain (£39.00);
Painted (£49.00 - eagle & wolf / horse / wolf).
NB: currently unavailable, apologies!

 OCEAN DRUMS... 
 

Beautiful, traditional Ocean Drums from Nepal
hexagonal shape with varying traditional Nepalese designs (£40.00 each)

NB: These drums are not struck but are 'swished' to create the soothing sound of the ocean.

 

A brand new range of round Balinese 'stitched' Ocean Drums
with lovely ocean wave designs
20cm at £19.50; 30cm at £29.50; and approx 40cm at £39.50.
ALSO AVAILABLE PLAIN:  20cm at £17.50; 30cm at £24.50; and approx 40cm at £34.50. 

 

Mini 14cm round Ocean Drums
from Bali are also available
plain at £7.95
black tribal pattern at £8.95

  FURTHER DRUMS AVAILABLE TO ORDER... 


A wide variety of other specialist drums are also available to special order such as:


Top quality carved and double-roped professional cedar wood djembes from Ghana:
(11" head at £149.00 and 13" head at £179.00);
Kambala top quality 'solo' and 'master series' Iroca wood djembes from the Ivory Coast;
Varying sizes of Kambala Iroca wood Bougarabou (Contact Us for current prices);
Doun-Doun's (family of traditional African bass drums) from the Ivory Coast (Iroca wood - 'Kambala'),
available in four sizes complete with beater: (8" £95.00; 10" £165.00; 13" £195.00; 16" £220.00) - also available in Ghanaian cedar wood - Contact Us for pricing;
Tabla Sets from India (60cm across: £145.00 including hard case & accessories);
Tuneable & decorated Bodhrans in varying sizes from both Ireland and India;
Moroccan Drums:  Clay Daraboukas from Marrakesh with colourful tie-dyed skins (medium £20.00 & large £32.50)
and handmade ceramic decoratively painted medium daraboukas (£25.00).

Various daraboukas (e.g.  brass goat skin darabukas from India - Contact Us for current pricing & availability);
Nepalese mandaals - wooden adjustable drums (30cm at £22.50);
Conical cedar wood panel & tie-dyed camel skin drums from Morocco (small £12.95 & large £28.50);
Indian Dholaks  - 40cm large roped dholak at £36.95 (plus other sizes and styles to order including small dhols);
Indian Chameli - 35cm coloured chameli with strap at £22.50;
Balinese palm drums - 25cm at £14.50 & 30cm at £19.50;
Various Bongos and Congas (varying sizes, styles & prices - all to special order);
Plus African Kpanlogo drums (from 'Kambala', Ivory Coast); Udu / Clay Pot Drums; large pow-wow drums on stands and more...

Please Contact Us for full pricing & availability...