12th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Culture and the Arts
Crafting a Sitar
The sitar is more than just an instrument - it really is a piece of art. Hidden behind an unassuming and inconspicuous storefront, a seated luthier marks locations for chikari kunti (tuning pegs) on his next creation.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 09.2012 |
| Date Uploaded: | 11.2014 |
| Photo Location: | Varanasi, India |
| Copyright: | © Nick DeBarmore |