Bowyer
| Occupation | |
|---|---|
| Occupation type | Vocation | 
| Activity sectors | Recreation, hunting | 
| Description | |
| Fields of employment | Craft | 
| Related jobs | Fletcher | 
A bowyer is a master-craftsman who makes bows. Though this was once a widespread profession, the importance of bowyers and of bows was diminished by the introduction of gunpowder weaponry. However, the trade has survived and many bowyers continue to produce high-end bows.