🎋 Keep Them Safe

Essential Care & Protection Guide for Your Bansuri

Threading : Punamflutes thread their flutes as much as possible so as to maintain the safety as well as the original sound of the bansuri.

How to make thread youtube link is here

🌿 Understanding the Nature of Bamboo

The bamboo used for crafting a Bansuri grows in extremely humid natural regions.
Once shaped into a flute, it travels far from its native environment—into air-conditioned studios, outdoor concerts, dry winters, and humid summers.

Sudden temperature changes, dryness, excess moisture, and improper storage can affect:

Tonal purity
Structural strength
Long-term durability

Maintaining natural balance is the key to preserving your instrument.

🛢️ Oiling the Bansuri (Optional & Seasonal)

Oiling helps the bamboo retain strength, especially in dry weather.

✔ How to Oil (If Needed)

Put 3–4 drops of oil on a clean cotton cloth
Wrap the cloth around a thin stick
Gently rub inside the flute only
Ensure the flute is dust-free before oiling

✔ Recommended Oils

Sesame Oil
Olive Oil
Mustard Oil (4–5 drops maximum)

⚠ Important Precautions

Avoid oiling in dusty environments
Never apply oil on:
- Exterior surface
- Thread bindings

Oiling is optional. Many musicians never oil their flutes.
Sound may or may not change—it varies naturally with bamboo.

🌡️ Playing in Extreme Climate Conditions

Playing outdoors in extreme heat or cold is not recommended.
If unavoidable:

Before & After Performance

Follow proper oiling guidance (if required)
Always clean moisture inside the flute after playing

❄️ Cold Climate Care – A Crucial Tip

In very cold regions, warm breath heats the flute internally while the surrounding air remains cold. This temperature difference can damage bamboo.

What to Do

Touch the area between the blowing hole and first hole (Ma)
If it feels warm:
- Pause playing for about 1 minute
- Let the flute return to normal temperature

🔥 Protection from Dry Heated Environments

Use of heaters or fire causes excessive dryness.

Our Solution: Threading

Punam Flutes threads its bansuris extensively to:

Strengthen bamboo
Reduce cracking risk
Preserve original tonal response

Threading is done without compromising sound.

🍃 How to Clean Fungus from a Bansuri

Fungus may appear when:

The flute is unused for long periods
The environment is humid or cold

Cleaning Method

Use a soft, dry cotton cloth
Clean gently every 2–3 days
If fungus remains:
- Slightly dampen the cloth
- Squeeze out all water (no dripping)
- Clean again gently

⚠ Do not wet the cloth during the first attempt
⚠ Cloth must be smooth to avoid internal damage

🌬️ Avoid Sudden Temperature Changes

Instant temperature shifts are harmful.

Best Practice

Keep the flute inside its case
Let your body adjust first
Once you feel comfortable, the flute is also ready

Your body temperature is the best natural indicator.

❤️ Respect Is the Ultimate Care

A bansuri requires:

Respect
Attention
Gentle handling

When you are truly connected to your instrument, it remains safe with you.
The rest is taken care of by your fingers when it is played.

Bansuri Maintenance