Jeerasak Iverse crafts an exceptional khim from jackfruit wood. As beautiful as it is melodic, this instrument takes its name from its shape; kang moo means square or trapezoid. Devas (Thai angels) adorn the piece. Similar to the dulcimer, the khim features 42 bronze strings. It is played by striking them with rubber-tipped bamboo rods. This is an elegant musical instrument, Iverse confides. Its sound flies from the musician's heart like a butterfly. The khim includes playing sticks, a wooden stand and carrying case. Additional strings and a tuning fork are also included.
