Flat and Bowed Kites Websites

Photographs of traditional construction of Japanese Tahara.

Japanese horsefly kite (plan at end of page),

Straightforward design for arch of diamond kites.

Detailed discussion of building miniature kites.

Classic diamond without bridle.

Traditional construction of Japanese kite, from bamboo and washi paper.

Simple, effective single line bird made from bamboo and black plastic.

Provides plans for the Wolf Genki, Flowform, Traditional Genki, Graded Tail, and Cross Deck.

Collect em all...

This version includes adaptations for quick assembly.

Miniature kite with flying pig graphic.

Multiple single line star kites flown together.

Simple kite for children to make.

3 line kite

Background, photos and plans of various traditional kites from the Caribbean, Bermuda and Suriname. Tips and tricks for working with bamboo materials.

Descriptions, plans and pictures of a variety of kite designs.

Kite made from a crisp packet.

Provides a circular kite based on the Rokkaku.

A 3-line arch that flaps like a bird.