Traditional Tarpa Musical Instrument of the Warli Tribe

16-Mar-2026

The musical instrument shown in the picture is called Tarpa, which is made by the Warli tribe. It is a traditional musical instrument used by the Warli community during dance, music and entertainment activities.

In the picture, you can see different types of Tarpa instruments including both large and small ones. To make the instrument more attractive, various colors have been used for decoration.

However, the instrument is mainly made using dried bottle gourd, bamboo, palm leaves and natural gum. This instrument reflects the traditional art and cultural identity of the Warli tribe.