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

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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.

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