E Jianye selects materials for making bow in his bungalow in Shenyang, capital of northeast China's Liaoning Province, Oct. 19, 2019. Born in a family of bow makers, E Jianye began to learn to make traditional bow of Xibe ethnic group from his grandfather at the age of 15. It usually takes E Jianye at least one year to make a decent Xibe bow. E Jianye strictly follows traditional way to make a bow, which involves a good many procedures and techniques . In addition to making bows, E Jianye also founded a bow club and actively participated in various archery competitions, trying to extend the influnece of the bow-making technique and pass on this skill. (Xinhua/Long Lei)
