Types Quiver

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1 types

1.1 belt quiver
1.2 quiver
1.3 ground quiver
1.4 bow quiver
1.5 arrow bag
1.6 japanese quivers





types



norman archers depicted in bayeux tapestry. top left archer caught unprepared , has hastily thrown belt quiver shoulders, forgetting helmet.


belt quiver

the common style of quiver flat or cylindrical container suspended belt. found across many cultures north america china. many variations of type exist, such being canted forwards or backwards, , being carried on dominant hand side, off-hand side, or small of back. variants enclose entire arrow, while minimalist pocket quivers consist of little more small stiff pouch covers first few inches.


back quiver

back quivers secured archer s via straps, nock ends protruding above dominant hand s shoulder. arrows can drawn on shoulder rapidly nock. style of quiver used native peoples of north america , africa, , commonly depicted in bas-reliefs ancient assyria. while popular in cinema , 20th century art depictions of medieval european characters (such robin hood), style of quiver used in medieval europe. bayeux tapestry shows bowmen in medieval europe used belt quivers.


ground quiver

a ground quiver used both target shooting or warfare when archer shooting fixed location. can stakes in ground ring @ top hold arrows, or more elaborate designs hold arrows within reach without archer having lean down draw.


bow quiver

a modern invention, bow quiver attaches directly bow s limbs , holds arrows steady clip of kind. popular compound bow hunters allows 1 piece of equipment carried in field without encumbering hunter s body.


arrow bag

a style used medieval english longbowmen , several other cultures, arrow bag simple drawstring cloth sack leather spacer @ top keep arrows divided. when not in use, drawstring closed, covering arrows protect them rain , dirt. had straps or rope sewn them carrying, many either tucked belt or set on ground before battle allow easier access.


japanese quivers

yebira refers variety of quiver designs. yazutsu different type, used in kyudo. arrows removed before shooting, , held in hand, used transport , protect arrows.








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