Name: The art of bow-making
Uploaded: 2013-11-01T15:01:04Z
Duration: 8 min 14 s
Description: Dong Woo Jang has an unusual after school hobby. Jang, who was 15 when he gave the talk, tells the story of how living in the concrete jungle of Seoul inspired him to build the perfect bow. Watch him demo one of his beautiful hand-crafted archer's bows.

Dong Woo Jang has an unusual after school hobby. Jang, who was 15 when he gave the talk, tells the story of how living in the concrete jungle of Seoul inspired him to build the perfect bow. Watch him demo one of his beautiful hand-crafted archer's bows.

Dong Woo Jang: The art of bow-making

The art of bow-making

Discovering bow-making connected a young inventor to his cultural heritage, revealing the timeless wisdom of his ancestors.

In the pursuit of the perfect bow, experimentation with various woods and designs mirrors the quest for personal and historical identity.

Exploring the meticulous craft of bow-making reveals deep cultural heritage and personal growth through artisanal skill.