rawap
Rawap is a traditional musical instrument originating from the Kashmir Valley. It is a bowed string instrument, similar in construction and playing technique to a cello or violoncello, but with distinct cultural and sonic characteristics. The rawap typically features a long neck and a body often made from a single piece of wood, usually mulberry. It has a varying number of strings, commonly four to seven, with sympathetic strings also sometimes incorporated to enhance resonance and create a richer sound.
The instrument is played by drawing a bow across the strings while the performer sits on the