Liesbeth Abbenes, Maurice Scheltens and Bertjan Pot(The three members of the self-proclaimed Kite Club) love everything about kites, so publishing their process in making a single kite seemed like a natural expression of their affection towards these wonderful objects. After all, the construction of a kite involves many beautiful stages.
The particular model represented here is based on a traditional Japanese design called ‘Kaku Dako’, which roughly translates to &lrectangular kite&r. Traditionally, this kite is made from paper and bamboo. Their version of the kite is made from ripstop nylon with a carbon fibre frame, which can be dismantled and reassembled for storage, transportation, use, and display. Get inspired to make your own kite!
For them, there’s as much fun in making your own kite as there is in flying it. They also want to show that building a kite involves many beautiful stages. They hope this book provides insight into the craft and inspires you to make your own version.
Go Make a Kite, Go Fly a Kite!
