Bow and arrow are previously indispensable things when hunting or as military equipment; now you can only find them in a museum or as an accessory for extreme sports. A special case made of leather, wood or metal is used for transfer.
Arrow Bag Name
Design description
The case is part of the sidekak - equestrian warrior equipment. The quiver itself also has a weatherproof cover called Tohtuy. How richly decorated the equipment is, is an indicator of wealth or its absence.
Archer Bag Historical Background
The quiver was borrowed from the Turkic peoples and was great for equestrian archers . It was performed in several versions, wealthy warriors carried them in two: small - on their sides, large - behind their backs. A spare bowstring, usually folded into a roll, was usually attached to his belts.
Types of bags for arrows:
- ebira — a case embroidered with fur;
- Tsubo Yanagui - a quiver in the form of a jug;
- hira yanagui - flat bag.
In Scythia, a kind of quiver was used - it burns. This case for the bow and arrow was made most often from wood and leather, taken from the hands of the killed enemy . It was decorated with plates of precious metals and painted with bright colors and fastened with straps on the belt of the sword belt. Such a quiver consisted of two compartments: closer to the body - for a bow, up to 180 arrows were placed on the outside.