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Rattan basket construction
Woven rattan is light and flexible, so the sound is drier and less resonant than a hard-shelled shaker.
Product detailSKU #1274115063413
NinoRattan Caxixi
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A rattan caxixi — a woven basket shaker from Nino. Hand percussion for players adding a dry, sharp shaker voice to grooves.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Percussionists adding texture over hand drums or cajon
- Acoustic and songwriter sessions needing a small rhythm sound
- Drum circles and classroom percussion where cost matters
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone wanting a smooth, sustained shaker sound — this is sharper
- Players needing a loud shaker to cut through a full band unmiked
- Drum kit use — it's meant to be held and shaken by hand
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
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Caxixi shape
The flat bottom gives you two sounds: shake against the base for a sharp attack, against the weave for a softer wash.
Detail 03
Hand-held, no strap
Played in one hand, often paired with a berimbau or over a cajon groove. You keep one hand occupied.
Detail 04
$14.99
Entry-price hand percussion. Cheap enough to keep several in a percussion bag for different pitches.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Woven rattan can fray over years of hard play
- 02Sound varies unit to unit — natural fiber isn't uniform
- 03Nothing included beyond the caxixi itself
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How do you play a caxixi?
Hold it in one hand and shake. Directing the fill toward the flat bottom gives a sharp accent; shaking against the woven side gives a softer sound.
02Is it loud enough for a band?
It's a small hand percussion instrument. In a loud amplified band you'll want a microphone on it.
03What is it filled with?
Caxixis are traditionally filled with seeds or small beads that rattle against the basket and the flat base.
04Is this good for beginners?
Yes. There's no technique barrier — shake it. It's also cheap enough to be a low-risk first hand percussion piece.
