Bowmaking

/ˈboʊˌmeɪkɪŋ/ noun

Definition

The craft or process of making bows, especially for archery or string instruments.

Etymology

From 'bow' + 'making' (the process of making). This craft dates back thousands of years and was refined into an art form in medieval Europe and Asia.

Kelly Says

Japanese bow-making (for instruments) and archery bows follow completely different traditions—Japanese bowmakers view the bow as having a spiritual quality, and the wood selection process is almost meditative!

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