Arms and armor of a muslim bowyer!

Tane · 13th January 2007, 11:29 AM

Hi,
my name is Hakim and i' m a french (my origins are from Algeria) bowyer who wants to recreate the equipment of a muslim medieval bowyer (ottoman/indo persian) ; i'm looking for all pics which can help me : helmet, shield, chaimail, clothes. I can have a shield of 18" : is is too big ?
For instant, i have o real composite bow and a arrow quiver

Thanks for your help!
Tane

Tim Simmons · 13th January 2007, 06:52 PM

This looks like it was used from horse back? The English are famous for the use of the Long Bow up untill the 15th century. It is said that an English bowman captured in Scotland if his life was spared he had his thumbs cut off. The long bow being so specialised and heavy the strain deformed the bodies of those skilled in its use.

nKante · 13th January 2007, 08:29 PM

Beautiful quiver. I don't know how to link, but a site called Age of Chivalry has a nice description of Ghulam warriors. It sounds like a good place to start. Would love to see pics of everything all together.

S.Al-Anizi · 13th January 2007, 11:24 PM

Hi Tane,

Nice work you've got there! I think you should take a look at all the medieval manuscripts you could find, to accurately reproduce what you're after.

VANDOO · 13th January 2007, 11:46 PM

VERY NICE WORK AND WELCOME TO THE FORUM. I HAVE SEEN INFORMATION SOMEWHERE ON THIS BUT NO LONGER HAVE THE MEMORY TO REMEMBER WHERE. YOU MIGHT TRY A SEARCH OF THE FORUM ARCHIVES USING ARCHERY, BOW, ARROW OR OTHER RELATED WORDS. HERE IS A PICTURE OF A TURKISH GAURD WHICH WILL SHOW SOME OF THE DRESS AND WEAPONS . I HOPE IT COMES THRU. GOOD LUCK

Tane · 14th January 2007, 12:06 AM

Thank you very much for your help!
In fact, i have already search on the site, and i though you could have more pics specific to my purpose. I have the "palace guard" painting too and in deed, it's marvelous! Moreover, it's a by french painter

I'm very happy that you like my staff and with you, i hope continue!
Tane

13th January 2007, 11:29 AM	#1
Tane Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 7	Arms and armor of a muslim bowyer! Hi, my name is Hakim and i' m a french (my origins are from Algeria) bowyer who wants to recreate the equipment of a muslim medieval bowyer (ottoman/indo persian) ; i'm looking for all pics which can help me : helmet, shield, chaimail, clothes. I can have a shield of 18" : is is too big ? For instant, i have o real composite bow and a arrow quiver Thanks for your help! Tane

13th January 2007, 11:46 PM	#5
VANDOO (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: OKLAHOMA, USA Posts: 3,138	VERY NICE WORK AND WELCOME TO THE FORUM. I HAVE SEEN INFORMATION SOMEWHERE ON THIS BUT NO LONGER HAVE THE MEMORY TO REMEMBER WHERE. YOU MIGHT TRY A SEARCH OF THE FORUM ARCHIVES USING ARCHERY, BOW, ARROW OR OTHER RELATED WORDS. HERE IS A PICTURE OF A TURKISH GAURD WHICH WILL SHOW SOME OF THE DRESS AND WEAPONS . I HOPE IT COMES THRU. GOOD LUCK Attached Images

14th January 2007, 12:06 AM	#6
Tane Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 7	muslim Thank you very much for your help! In fact, i have already search on the site, and i though you could have more pics specific to my purpose. I have the "palace guard" painting too and in deed, it's marvelous! Moreover, it's a by french painter I'm very happy that you like my staff and with you, i hope continue! Tane

13th January 2007, 06:52 PM	#2
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,806	This looks like it was used from horse back? The English are famous for the use of the Long Bow up untill the 15th century. It is said that an English bowman captured in Scotland if his life was spared he had his thumbs cut off. The long bow being so specialised and heavy the strain deformed the bodies of those skilled in its use.

13th January 2007, 08:29 PM	#3
nKante Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Philly Posts: 72	Beautiful quiver. I don't know how to link, but a site called Age of Chivalry has a nice description of Ghulam warriors. It sounds like a good place to start. Would love to see pics of everything all together.

13th January 2007, 11:24 PM	#4
S.Al-Anizi Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Arabia Posts: 278	Hi Tane, Nice work you've got there! I think you should take a look at all the medieval manuscripts you could find, to accurately reproduce what you're after.