Terra Kendama

Terra Kendama is a Canadian brand founded in 2012 in Vancouver by Alex Smith and Rod Dama (Rodney Ansell). Their signature is hand-turning: each ken is worked piece by piece, giving the product a very recognisable identity.About Terra Kendama: craft as a signatureThe team is small and the production thoughtful. Each piece carries the hand-turner's touch and is usually field-tested before release.Verified linesTerra (Alex Smith)Ken hand-turned by Alex Smith, founder of the project.Roddama (Rodney Ansell)Sister line, also hand-turned, signed by Rod Dama.How to choose your Terra Kendama by levelBeginnerStart with the standard Terra line: tama and ken with good response for the basic tricks.Intermediate / AdvancedRoddama and more elaborate models offer different profiles for finer technique.Frequently asked questionsWhy hand-turned?Hand-turning lets the balance and response of each ken be tuned individually. Every kendama is unique.Does the wood need care?Yes, as with any wood kendama: protect the cup paint and check the string regularly.For more kendamas, see Sweets Kendamas or Kendama USA.