Launching Spring / Summer 2022

Founded by Lynn Hannings and Amanda Kapousouz, LA forêt bows are thoughtfully restored using traditional French bowmaking techniques. In an effort to discourage wasteful practices and illegal harvesting of endangered species (wood / shell / leather), we hope to encourage more awareness among our musical communities. One third of the proceeds from each bow will go to international organizations who prioritize conservation and reforestation efforts. String musicians will appreciate being an active part of a growing community of those caring for our planet.

Please visit the sources below to learn more about Pau Brasil and the organizations we support :

•For basic info about Pau Brasil

•An interesting (albeit old) article about “Saving the Music Tree” from Smithsonian Magazine (2004)

•The International Pernambuco Conservation Initiative ( IPCI )

•The Alliance (International Alliance of Violin and Bowmakers for Endangered Species)

•Eben!Holz (association for the protection of endangered wood for musical instrument making)

•Alternatives? An interesting article on carbon fiber bows from Vermont Violins.