This bow is a namisun (217 cm ) , it is very easy to use even for a non-kyudo practitioner  .

It could be of type shihodake (due to its lightness ):

it bears a signature : 身見乍 de shinken (身見) the name  and  乍 (mean tsukuru made  ) .It s made by shinken.

Its shape is correct:

Accessory associated with this bow :

• a rope for a namisun bow in carbon and hemp.

• a yumaki (fabric that covers the bow with Japanese motifs) and an ishizuki (a deer leather protection to protect one end with Japanese motifs) .

• an arrow .

The bows are kept away from direct sunlight in a dry place to prevent them from being altered. A correct curvature is considered as a usable bow for the practice of kyudo. If you want more information on going to see our section archery.