This Family Has Made Pumpkin Instruments For About 200 Years. Now Electric Ones Threaten Their Craft

The Sitarmakers of Miraj in India have been crafting musical instruments out of pumpkins for almost 200 years. They are known for making the tanpura, a string instrument used by classical singers to find the perfect tone. The family gained a reputation for high-quality handmade instruments over seven generations. But now, cheaper electronic ones are threatening their business. MORE STILL STANDING VIDEOS: How Five Of The Oldest Cooking Traditions Survived Centuries | Still Standing How Papyrus and Four Other Items Are Turned Into Paper Using Ancient Methods | Still Standing How One Chef Is Fighting To Preserve A Cooking Tool As Old As Civilization Itself | Still Standing ------------------------------------------------------ #Tanpura #India #Businessinsider Business Insider tells you all you need to know about business, finance, tech, retail, and more. Visit us at: Subscribe: BI on Facebook: BI on Instagram: BI on Twitter: BI on Snapchat: Boot Camp on Snapchat: This Family Has Made Pumpkin Instruments For About 200 Years. Now Electric Ones Threaten Their Craft | Business Insider