Born into a family of violin makers, Doriane Bodart started her apprenticeship in 1994 with Gilles Duhaut in Mirecourt, then with Pierre Guillaume in Brussels, and with Stéphane Thomachot in Paris, where she stayed for 3 years. Additionally, she worked with Noel Burke in Ireland.

She moved to Paris in 1999 and developed her own bows in the French tradition. She has garnered many accolades since, including Grand Prize at the Viola's International Competition 2019, Coup de coeur of violist Jean-Charles Monciero Viola's 2019, member of the jury at the International Competition of Violin and Bow Making and bow making competition in Beijing 2019, Certificate of Merit viola bow VSA, Los Angeles 2022, Certificate of Merit cello bow VSA, Los Angeles 2022, and Spécial prize of the Jury for a viola bow International competition in Mirecourt 2023.

Her bows are played by string quartet musicians, soloists, and orchestral musicians all over Europe and the USA.

This gold mounted cello bow is exquisite in its design and components and plays beautifully. Smooth and buttery, it makes the playing experience from a heartfelt adagio to a spirited prestissimo feel effortlessly achieved. It’s a very natural feeling, supple and strong bow with a gorgeously styled frog that feels good under the hand. Such a pleasure!