About Us

Mamhulal Husainsaheb Sitarmaker

While doing Jawari for Ustad Halim Jafar in one of his program in Dharwad city, Ustad Halim Jafar was so amazed that he kissed Mhammulal’s hand.After the death of Mr. Gafarsahab, his son Mr. Salim Gafar Maner (Sitarmaker), Father of Mohammad Waseem, continued the business.
Mohammad Waseem's family & Ancestors are doing Sitarmaking business for almost 100 years and are one of the most reputed people among the Sitarmakers in Miraj City. The Sitars and Tanpuras made by us are known for the best quality, durability and design.
These are being used by some well-known personalities in International Music Industry.

About Us

Mohammad Waseem was born in the city of Miraj. In his childhood, Md. Waseem used to go to his Grandfather (Maternal) Late. Mhammulal Husensahab Sitarmaker's workshop. The fact about Mhammulal is that he did Jawari for 30 years even though he was blind.
We specialize in design innovation and quality and use seasoned wood only. Rather than contracting everything like most shops, all our work is done in shop with a dedicated group of craftsmen.
Generally it takes several months to complete an instrument and we offer several types of finishes using high quality celluloid and modern design techniques. Our specialty is sitars in Ravi Shankar and Vilayat Khan style as well as tanpuras and other common instruments.
Work is never rushed and we strive to provide the best service possible from start to finish including shipping.

For Orders In The

USA &
CANADA

Please Contact Lars
At Rain City Music

Museum

Our Museum

Sitar Museum

The heart-shaped wood body on this early sitar is decorated with ivory inlay showing vegetal designs and the Tree of Life.

Tanpura Museum

The Tanpura is a standard non-melodic accompaniment for Hindustani vocal
music

Surbahar Museum

The surbahar is referred to as a bass sitar, and is bigger and considered more difficult to play than the sitar.

Products

Our Products

Mohammad Waseem

Anushka Shankar Style Sitar

Mohammad Waseem

Custom Female Tanpura

Mohammad Waseem

Full Carving Surbahar

Mohammad Waseem

Pandit Ravi Shankar Style Sitar

Mohammad Waseem

Ustad Imran Khan Style Teak Wood Surbahar

Mohammad Waseem

Ustad Vilayat Khan Style Custom Sitar

Mohammad Waseem

Ustad Vilayat Khan Style Custom Sitar

testimonial

What Client Says

Mohammad Waseem was born in the city of Miraj. In his childhood, Md. Waseem used to go to his Grandfather (Maternal) Late. Mhammulal Husensahab Sitarmaker's workshop.

I have a custom sitar made by Mohammed Waseem. It is incredible. As a musician of 50 years I know my sitar is absolutely first class. A joy to play. I fully endorse it. A fabulous sitar maker with brilliant crafts people.

Steve Thompson

Client

A wonderful serenity has taken possession of my entire soul, like these sweet mornings of spring which I enjoy with my whole heart. I am alone, and feel the charm of existence in this spot.

Swapnil Nalawade

Client

A wonderful serenity has taken possession of my entire soul, like these sweet mornings of spring which I enjoy with my whole heart. I am alone, and feel the charm of existence in this spot.