Bow Makers

“A bow is a precious object made out of rare Pernambuco wood, mother of pearl, ebony, leather, sometimes also tortoiseshell and gold… I like working with these noble materials”Anne-Cécile Chippier Anne-Cécile started studying the violin ... Read more

Born in Shanghai, Ma Rong-Di’s interest in bow making began during his adolescence, when he played violin with the local military symphony orchestra in 1973.  His bow broke and as no one was available to ... Read more

“My work is to make bows that are a natural extension of the arm with balance, strength, tone, flexibility, and many other attributes, making a bow that becomes a living entity with its own ‘soul’.  ... Read more

“I continue to serve musicians around the world and am happy to be working in a trade that is tremendously satisfying and infinitely challenging. I’ll never learn all there is about this fascinating craft, which ... Read more

Francine Humbert-Droz was born in La-Chaux-de-Fonds in Switzerland to a family of clockmakers and music lovers. Inheriting the family’s musical passion, Francine was drawn to the violin at an early age, which she went on ... Read more

Born in Dijon, Jacques Poullot was fortunate enough to study bow making with the great Bernard Ouchard, who taught many of the best French “archetiers” working today. Jacques’ award-winning bows are enhanced by the fact ... Read more

Monique Poullot initially learnt the art of bow making with her husband Jacques, when assisting him in his workshop. She soon became highly accomplished and skilful, going on to create her own line of bows in both ... Read more

“A bow is not born until it is played. I know that my task is accomplished when a musician forgets the bow in her or his hand, and only feels the music. Creating fine bows ... Read more