- Shamisen & Sanshin Craft - ASOVIVA New Wood Sanshin Minsaa / Kasuri (Brown) Traditional Okinawan three-string instrument Traditional minsaa and kasuri textile design Lighter in weight (1.76 lb) than a standard Okinawan sanshin covered with genuine or artificial snakeskin Stylish and affordable, perfect for sanshin beginners Material: Neck: Apitong / Body: Processed wood