What is "jouhikko"

thumb|right| Replica of a 19th-century jouhikko made by Simon Chadwick

The jouhikko is a traditional, two- or three-stringed bowed lyre, from Finland and Karelia. Its strings are traditionally of horsehair. The playing of this instrument died out in the early 20th century but has been revived and there are now a number of musicians playing it.