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Percussion Plus Honestly Made Huancayo maraca

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  • Crafted in Peru using traditional materials and methods
  • Produces a distinctive rattling sound
  • Painted with eye-catching patterns and colours
  • Made using natural gourds, which are dried out, hollowed and filled with beads or small stones
  • Great for use in percussion ensembles as well as in schools
  • Responsibly sourced
  • Product information

Introducing the Percussion Plus Honestly Made huancayo maraca

From the Percussion Plus Honestly Made range, these huancayo maracas are hand-carved and painted in the traditional style of Huancayo, Peru. Their eye-catching patterns and colours make them a vibrant addition to any classroom or percussion collection.

These instruments are made using natural gourds, which are dried out, hollowed and then filled with beads or small stones. The beads then bounce around inside the gourd to produce the classic rattling sound of a maraca.

Each instrument is hand made using traditional materials and methods. See below for more information about the Honestly Made range of instruments from Percussion Plus.

These items are musical instruments not toys and there may be small parts on or in some of them. Younger players should use them under supervision.

A fun way to explore the world of music

Maracas are often used in South American, Caribbean and Latin music and can be used in many different genres, such as salsa, reggae, pop and more. This makes them a fun way to teach children about music from different cultures around the world.

The maraca is also used in harmony with other instruments, so the player must be able to demonstrate timed precision when shaking them, which is why they are a great way to develop a child’s rhythm, coordination and listening skills.

Our sustainable packaging

We use as little packaging as possible for our Honestly Made products, but where it’s needed, we’ve chosen I’m Green renewable polythene – a carbon-neutral material that’s 95% renewable and fully recyclable. Some items may still arrive with our previous biodegradable packaging as we strive to use up existing materials, but whichever form it takes, it’s all part of our effort to reduce waste and supply sustainably.




Percussion Plus Honestly Made products are manufactured in independent family workshops that are too small to join Fair Trade groups or are located in countries that do not have such organisations. These suppliers and their subsidiaries all follow Fair trade principles which include:

  • Agreeing a fair price Use of recycled materials
  • Paying significant amounts upfront
  • Being loyal and reasonable in all dealings
  • Prioritising smaller suppliers over large factories
  • Manufacturing methods that do not damage the environment