Craft · No. 146
No. 146木工品・竹工品
Miyakonojo Daikyu (Great Bow)
都城大弓
miyakonojo daikyu · 宮崎県
Miyakonojo Daikyu are traditional Japanese longbows crafted in Miyakonojo City, Miyazaki Prefecture. Renowned as the leading production center for Japanese bows, they are distinguished by their layered bamboo-and-wood composite construction, which delivers exceptional flexibility, resilience, and shooting performance.
- Origin
- 宮崎県
- Category
- 木工品・竹工品
- Materials
- Bamboo · Wood · Lacquer
- Designation
- Nat'l Traditional Craft
No. IHistory
The tradition of bowmaking in the Miyakonojo region is said to date back to the medieval period, developing under the patronage of the Shimazu domain,…
No. IIMaterials
No. IIITechniques
The making of a Miyakonojo Daikyu involves numerous meticulous hand processes. After carefully selecting and seasoning the bamboo and wood, each compo…
No. IVClimate
The warm, humid climate of southern Kyushu, where Miyakonojo is located, is ideally suited for growing madake bamboo, the primary material of these bo…
