The maker
Mauricio Naranjo
Mauricio makes native flutes the slow way — by hand, one at a time, in a workshop lined with instruments in progress.
Each begins as a single piece of cane or hardwood. He shapes and bores it, opens the holes, and voices the mouthpiece, then tunes the finished flute by ear. The aim is never perfection in the machine sense — it’s a living instrument that feels good to hold and rewards being played.
Because everything is made individually, most flutes here exist exactly once. When one finds its player, it’s gone.
One at a time
No batches, no machines doing the listening. Each flute is made start to finish by hand, so each carries its own voice.
Natural materials
River cane, hardwoods, leather and feather — chosen for grain, weight, and the way they age.
Tuned by ear
Every instrument is voiced and tuned by ear, then documented with its key and dimensions before it leaves the workshop.
Philosophy
— Atahualpa YupanquiEach piece is unique, made for musicians and beginners alike — ideal for meditative and ceremonial practice.
Before they became instruments, these woods were living trees — homes to birds and bearers of their songs.
So when they are turned into flutes, those songs stay steeped in the wood, and every note resounds with the memory of the tree and the birds.
In this way, each flute — each instrument made of wood — is not just an object but a bridge between the tree, the bird, the earth, and memory. It is an invitation to listen to what the woods still whisper, and to connect with nature in every note.
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