Customize Your Shekere!

You can choose the gourd size, gourd finish, bead color, bead pattern, top foundation ring and cord color. (The bottom foundation ring is leather so it can be adjusted.)

Gourd Size

  • Small
  •  -    8 - 9" high  x      7" diameter
  • Medium
  •  -  10 - 12" high  x    8 - 9" diameter
  • Large
  •  -  12 - 14" high  x  10 - 11" diameter
  • Jumbo
  •  -  13 - 16" high  x    12+" diameter
          (limited availability)

    Click here to see my available gourds.

    Gourd Finishes:

  • Natural
  • Dark Stained
  • Black
  • For dark stained or black finish add:
    $5.00 for small
    $7.50 for medium
    $10.00 for large
    & $12.50 for jumbo.

  • Satin
  • Gloss
  • Bead colors:


    Standard Colors:

    052 Black 053 Baby Blue 054 Dk. Lilac 056 Chocolate
    052 Black 053 Baby Blue 054 Dk. Lilac 056 Chocolate
    057 Green 065 Lt. Turquoise 066 Dk. Turquoise 067 Red
    057 Green 065 Lt. Turquoise 066 Dk. Turquoise 067 Red
    068 Royal Blue 070 Orange 073 White 074 Yellow
    068 Royal Blue 070 Orange 073 White 074 Yellow
    098 Burgundy 156 Periwinkle
    098 Burgundy 156 Periwinkle


    Custom Colors:



    For each custom bead colors add:
    $5.00 for small,
    $7.50 for medium,
    $10.00 for large
    & $12.50 for jumbo.
    Also, please allow an additional 7 days for shipping.

    Bead patterns:

    Click the names to see examples of the patterns

  • Diagonal Stripes
  • Horizontal Stripes
  • Vertical Stripes
  • "Charlie Brown"
  • Diamonds
  • Honeycomb
  • Blocks
  • Lightning Bolt
  • Sunburst
  • Random
  • Top Foundation Ring:

  • Braided
  • Beaded
  • Natural Leather
  • Black Leather
  • Rope
  • Cord Color: