World's First Vegan Violin

Published: 1/12/2022

Irish violin-maker Padraig O’Dubhlaoidh has developed the first ever Vegan Society certified violin. The instrument has all the qualities of a classic Italian violin, but is entirely free of animal products.

O’Dubhlaoidh has long been a campaigner for sustainable and ethical violin-making, working to conserve the endangered Amazonian Pernambuco forests used to make violin bows. During lockdown, he decided to use his time to develop an entirely animal-free instrument.

Currently, the vast majority of violins contain glues made from animal hooves and hides, and many violin bows are also not vegan as they are made with horsehair. But now, vegan players finally have an alternative.