Notable Mexican artist Toledo has taken to the idea of kites as art. He has made and promoted kites in his Papel Taller, a paper-making …

Frank Chinn, a Chinese immigrant of Southern California, became known to many of the San Diego kite makers and flyers during the last 50 years. …

From Belgium, Frank has traveled extensively with his kites, but his favorite destination is India. His patchwork ripstop creations are perfect for the light desert …

Serious with kites since his teens, Schwiemann went on to study object design in college and has continued to make innovative flying sculpture. He has …

A world-famous contemporary artist, Hundertwasser is known in the kite world for his collaborations with Japanese kite maker Masaaki Sato. Using the variety of Sato-san’s …

An historical kite enthusiast, Sauve has helped to organize gatherings for like-minded kiters. He has produced a number of historically accurate kites from famous names …

One of the elusive kite designers of the early 20th Century, Pantenier developed sophisticated kites including a giant man-lifting model. He has been a favorite …

Kite researcher, writer, and flyer, Gary is one of the active flyers who provide valuable feedback about kite designs, workshop plans, or kite aerodynamics. He …

Gary is the founder of the Canadian Kite Federation and is active in organizing events and kite displays in Canada and around the world. He …

Peters is a native Bermudan who has brought his island kite culture to a number of American kite venues. He has taught traditional Bermudan kite …