Handcrafted Kamancheh Instruments
Elham AmirAtaei

Every instrument expresses a unique voice
Handcrafted, authentic, with its own exclusive certificate of authenticity

Handcrafted Kamancheh Instruments

Elham Amir Ataei

Every instrument expresses a unique voice
Handcrafted, authentic, with an exclusive certificate of authenticity

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About
Elham AmirAtaei

Elham Amir Ataei is a luthier specializing in the craftsmanship of the Kamancheh. Coming from a family with a rich tradition of instrument making, she began her professional journey in 2016. She completed specialized Kamancheh-making courses at the Iran Music Museum and the Mirza Abdollah School under the guidance of Master Bayaz Amir Ataei. Since then, Elham Amir Ataei has been producing high-quality handcrafted instruments in her personal workshop. She received certification from the Iranian Association of Instrument Makers in 2019 and 2023. In addition, she became a member of the Instrument Makers Guild of the Iran House of Music in 2021 and was awarded a teaching qualification in instrument making in 2023.

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Instrument Specifications

  • Body: 24-piece segmented bowl, crafted from walnut root wood
  • Mold: Small, based on Master Bayaz Amir Ataei’s design
  • Decorations: Mother-of-pearl
  • Fingerboard: Bone and ebony
  • Strings: Pirastro
  • Fine tuner: Wittner
  • Skin: Lambskin
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مقالات

The Kamancheh: From Its History to Its Components

The Kamancheh has played a significant role in the preservation and development of traditional Persian music. Many of Iran’s most distinguished musicians consider …

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The Kamancheh: From Its History to Its Components

The Kamancheh has played a significant role in the preservation and development of traditional Persian music. Many of Iran’s most distinguished musicians consider …

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The Kamancheh: From Its History to Its Components

The Kamancheh has played a significant role in the preservation and development of traditional Persian music. Many of Iran’s most distinguished musicians consider …

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Instrument Sound Test

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To experience the authentic sound of the Kamancheh, click the button below to listen to instruments handcrafted by Elham Amir Ataei. These audio samples will help you become familiar with the tonal characteristics and sound quality of her instruments.

Master Ali Akbar Shekarchi performing on and sharing his thoughts about a Kamancheh handcrafted by Elham Amir Ataei

To experience the authentic sound of the Kamancheh, click the button below to listen to instruments handcrafted by Elham Amir Ataei. These recordings will help you become familiar with the tonal characteristics and craftsmanship reflected in each instrument.

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Instrument Making Process

Elham Amir Ataei – Luthier

Crafting the Kamancheh in the authentic Persian tradition
Rooted in academic knowledge, hands-on workshop experience, and a family heritage of instrument making.

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Memberships & Certifications

  • Member of the Instrument Makers Guild of the Iran House of Music
  • Holder of the Certificate of Approval from the National Assembly of Instrument Makers
  • Holder of the Professional Qualification Card for Teaching Traditional Arts – Instrument Making

Contact Information

  • 0910000000

Quick Links

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