Our rainsticks are handcrafted in South America and are typically made from wood, natural cactus or bamboo. The rainstick is said to have been used by the ancient Aztecs and Mayans to promote peace and spirituality. The name perfectly describes the musical instrument as it is played by turning it from one side to the other and as each one is filled with small pebbles; the stick shaped shaker produces the sound of rain which is more prominent when the rainstick is turned slowly.