Apon entering the next hall ,my heart was racing! another bowyer,this time a lady bowyer and her husband and their mate the traditional fletcher,the bowyer was actually making a long bow out of elm as we spoke,she also showed be a mongolian style bow,made by her using traditional methods,the wooden core was covered in deer sinews that had been beaten and then applied layer after layer using hoof glue.once completed this bow isnt ready to use for 1 whole year! as it takes that long for the sinews to dry and cure.
after a short amble amongst the jostling crowds of eager shoppers i found an