The relationship that I have to my materials is fundamental to the work that I do, as important as my relationship to the musician with whom I work. Which is why all materials come from first principles or “materieux nobles” and are of the rawest and highest quality I can obtain. The ormeaux pearl I often use and is traditional to French bow making was sourced directly by visiting the Channel Islands to buy from residents who use it as a food source. I worked very hard to establish direct relationships with Chinese Mongolian suppliers to secure the best quality Live horse hair. Gold and silver alloys I refine and alloy to specific historical standards by drawing upon my many years of experience as a master jeweller. Every component comes as closely as possible from the raw form so that at each step towards completion of your bow the materials and process are under my direct control leading to the highest quality bows that I can produce by this very intentional hand crafted journey.
