Kites, Paper Wings over Japan

For the Japanese the kite has been a vehicle of wonder and art for thousands of years. To build and fly a kite is celebration of joy. This delightful book surveys and illustrates the art of creating and flying Japanese kites and reveals their universal appeal – from the start of Japanese kitemaking history to the contemporary kite makers of the moment.

This delightful book surveys the art of creating and flying Japanese kites and reveals their universal appeal. It is illustrated with marvelous examples of both classic and contemporary kites in full color.