Famous Bow-maker of China: Zhang Li

Brief introduction of Zhang Li:

Zhang Li (Pin Yin: zhang-li), a lative of Fuyang, Anhui Province. One famous bow-maker of China. And called by archers as Arlee (pinyin: ar-li) in Chinese.

In ancient China, archery techniques were divided into Han archery and Hu archery. Han
archery means the original Chinese archery; Hu archery means the archery techniques from
other nationalities living in the west region of China.

In ancient China, archery techniques were divided into Han archery and Hu archery. Han archery means the original Chinese archery; Hu archery means the archery techniques from other nationalities living in the west region of China.

Arlee is good at making Han Archery (Han Bow), this type of the bow are the favorites of Chinese archers. Most Han bow which made by Mr. Zhang li have been collected by people around the whole China.

Mr. Zhang Li dedicated to the art of Chinese traditional “Han” archery rescue and recovery for many years. In 2009, Mr. Zhang was invited to participate the third WTAF (2009 World Traditional Archery Festival) in Korea.

“Han bow” which decorate with oxhide, fine works from Mr. Zhang Li:

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“Han bow” which decorate with snake skin, fine works from Mr. Zhang Li:

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Mr. Zhang Li in 2009 WTAF Korea

Sherry

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  • Good day I would like to know if you have any site to make the purchase of the arches? I would order some thank you

  • Hi,

    do you have any contact-accounts or websites/shops written in English language ?

    Thanks

    shakatark

  • @John
    Hello John,
    Sorry respond you so late.
    Mr. Zhang Li do NOT make horn bows. Only Mr. Gao Xiang or Mr. Yang Fuxi (who come from Juyuanhao bow & arrows workshop) can make traditional horn bows in China (mainland). Sure Mr. Yuhua Jang (or called as Zhang Yuhua who lived in Taiwan) is good at this too, and Mr. Jang is better than Mr. Gao or Mr. Yang in making some type of traditional horn bows. (It is only my personal opinion.) If you still want to get one Chinese traditional horn bow, I can forward your message to Mr. Gao or Mr. Yang. I had no contact information of Mr. Jang Yuhua now.
    Best regards,
    Sherman

  • Dear Mr Zhang

    I am interested in acquiring one of your bows. Could you contact me by email so that we can discuss what is required.

    Thanks

    LiTzi

  • Hello Mr. Zhang Li,
    I would like to have you make a traditional horn bow for me. can you please send me a list of features, Specifications and prices? Also I am interested in your other products such as, horn thumb rings, arrows , points and quivers.
    Thank you

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