An Introduction To Difference Forms of Quivers

Last Updated on April 3, 2021 by Bruce

Definition

The quivers are categorized as the containers which are used for carrying the arrows and bolts or bows. These are actually the bag-like containers which are worn at the back and contain the arrows and bolts in large amount. The capacity of every quiver to carry a specific number of arrows is also different. There are different positions and postures in which the quiver can be positioned or worn on the body of the archer. In addition to this, it can also be attached to the bow, ground or alternatively to the body or archer. All these positions are decided and depend on the kind of shooting, kind of arrows contained by it and the personal preference of the archer.

Quivers making materials, styles and shapes

There are different types of materials of which the best ones are made of. Traditionally these arrow and bolt carriers were made of materials like leather, furs of animals, wood, and other natural materials. However nowadays, these are made of other materials as well. These materials include both natural as well as synthetic materials. Most commonly the materials used in the making of quivers are plastic or metals. Other than the making materials, the quivers are also classified on the basis of styles and shapes. The most common form which is even followed nowadays as well is the flat formation. In this kind, the quiver consists of the flat or cylinder shaped container used to carry the arrows or bolts. This kind is held or carried along with the body by means of a belt which is suspended along the body. This style is most commonly followed in the cultures of countries ranging from North America to China.

Holding and carrying

However, this is only the basic kind of a quiver style. There are many variations existing to this style. For example, it can be carried in forward as well as the backward direction. Sometimes it is also carried on the side of the dominant hand or on the off hand. In addition to this, there are other variations of holding or carrying as well. Similarly, there are variations existing on the basis of sizes as well. There are some kinds which carry the entire arrows while the other kind of quiver is that which is called a pocket one. This kind specifically consists of a small but stiff pouch. This pouch is meant for covering only a few inches of the arrows. The most commonly used and ancient form is the back quiver. This one is secured at the back of archer. It is tied by means of straps of leather most commonly. The straps may also protrude from the dominant hand of the archer.
The ground quiver is among those kinds, which are used in warfare and target shooting cases. Usually, these are used in the cases when the archer chooses a fixed location for firing or for targeting the aim. Among the modern style of quivers the bow is attached directly to the limbs and it also holds the arrows by means of a clip.