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Description | Dazo, the art of traditional bow and arrow making is an important intangible cultural element of Bhutan but the skills involved in the art is fast disappearing. The traditional bamboo bows and arrows were used to play archery. Archery is Bhutan’s national game. It is a popular sport especially among the male population. Archery promotes social cohesion, harmony and the preservation of tradition and shared values. But the use of traditional bows and arrows are increasingly becoming unpopular owing to a large number of people preferring to use foreign bows and arrows over the traditional ones, which are now easily accessible in the market. This has led to decline in the skills involved in making of the traditional bamboo bows and arrows. Today, there are only few people who acquire the skills required to make the traditional bow and arrow. | ||
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Manage No | VI00000509 | Running Time | 2'37'' |
Country | Bhutan | ||
ICH Domain | Oral traditions and representations, Social practices, rituals, festive events, Traditional craft skills | ||
Videos Photographer | Jigme Choden & Ngawang Choden | Year | 2017-11-11 |
Place | Thimphu | File Size | N/A |
Definition | N/A | File Format | N/A |
Copyright | Jigme Choden & Ngawang Choden, ICHCAP |
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Dazo, The Art of Traditional Bow and Arrow Making in Bhutan_Adornment
This is how an arrow looks after being adorned with multi-colored silk threads. The adornment of an arrow not only enhances the beauty but also prevents the bamboo shaft from spliting.
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Dazo, The Art of Traditional Bow and Arrow Making in Bhutan_Archery
While playing archery, the bow string is fitted into the arrow nock to shoot.
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Dazo, The Art of Traditional Bow and Arrow Making in Bhutan_Arrowhead
Arrowhead locally known as 'Deuchak' is attached at the front end of the shaft using Lachhu. Deuchak is made from metal sheets made specially by blacksmiths. Different kinds of arrow heads are used for different purposes.The crushed Lachhu is put into the Duechak and is heated using flames to melt and spread. Use of Lachhu makes it waterproof and prevents the arrowhead from cracking and keeps the deuchak intact
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Dazo, The Art of Traditional Bow and Arrow Making in Bhutan_bamboo for making arrow
Different species of bamboo called deu is used for making arrows. Among many varieties, the one called Jala Yangka is the most preferred. Traditional arrows are made up of Yangka reeds and this quality reeds are mostly preferred amongst the traditional archers. The Yangka bamboo reed species is rare in Bhutan and are found mostly in high mountains of Jaala village. To preserve the species from extinction, today people of Jaala village take the saplings from the mountains and cultivate it in their homes.
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Dazo, The Art of Traditional Bow and Arrow Making in Bhutan_Process of cutting
Dazo, the art of traditional bow and arrow making is an important intangible cultural element of Bhutan but the skills involved in the art is fast disappearing. The traditional bamboo bows and arrows were used to play archery. Archery is Bhutan’s national game. It is a popular sport especially among the male population. Archery promotes social cohesion, harmony and the preservation of tradition and shared values. But the use of traditional bows and arrows are increasingly becoming unpopular owing to a large number of people preferring to use foreign bows and arrows over the traditional ones, which are now easily accessible in the market. This has led to decline in the skills involved in making of the traditional bamboo bows and arrows. Today, there are only few people who acquire the skills required to make the traditional bow and arrow. Process of cutting. Man selecting superior yangka bamboo reeds to be used as an arrow. Yangka is a rare bamboo species which is considered the best quality over other bamboo species that grows in pairs. Traditionally, it is believed that person who cuts the bamboo reed has to pray and at one go cut both the reeds and run away from the site of its growth. If not, it is beleived that mist and fog would shroud the whole area and make paths invisible.
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Dazo, The Art of Traditional Bow and Arrow Making in Bhutan_The Process of Making Traditional Bow
The process of making traditional bow
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