The body of Lithuanian kankl s is of the shape of trapezoid, most often with the thicker end cut from the left to right. It is made from linden tree, ash tree, oak, maple or black alder tree. The upper plain is from spruce or asp. 0,1 - 1 mm in diameter strings are stretched along the body. Though kankl s vary in sizes, their bodies are very proportional, made with enormous knowledge and taste.
Most instruments found in Lithuanian museums are unique folklore art creations.
The first type Lithuanian kankl s of North Eastern Auk tai iai are known in a part of old Selonian land. The area of spreading of the second type kankl s of Western Auk tai iai and emai iai agrees with IV - XII cc.