When recurve and compound bows dominate international archery, the presence of traditional bamboo bows in domestic Indian events raises interest about their relevance in the modern age. For close to ...

An curved arrow pointing right. Longbows, or Yumi, have been used in Japan for centuries. But today, a handmade bamboo bow can cost over $2,000. At over 2 meters tall, these bows are difficult handle.

Tue, August 23, 2022 Published on Aug. 22, 2022 Published on 2022-08-22T10:26:13+07:00 lthough Indonesia is better known for its keris, kelewang, parang and other types of short daggers, many ...

Imphal (Manipur) [India], Sept. 28 (ANI): A former national-level archer from Manipur has now turned to manufacturing bamboo archery equipment. Bamboo bow and arrow maker Chirom Shamuyai was inspired ...

Yang Fuxi has revived his family's traditional business, making bows and arrows from water buffalo horns and bamboo. His Manchu ancestors used the weapons to conquer China, but Yang is the last-known ...

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