Jori (instrument)

The jori is a stringed folk instrument originating from the Sindh region of Pakistan. It is a relatively rare instrument, resembling a rabab or short-necked lute. The jori traditionally features a wooden body, often carved from a single piece of wood, and has a skin soundboard. It typically has between four and six strings, which are plucked or strummed. The instrument is mainly used in folk music performances and Sufi devotional music within the Sindh province. Its sound is described as having a warm and mellow tone. Details on its precise tuning or historical origins are limited in readily available English-language sources, suggesting a strong oral tradition and less formal documentation.