A maker of semi dako, abu dako and similar Japanese kites. Satoshi Hashimoto feels that the most important secret of these kites is how well …

Scott is one of the United States’ most accomplished Kite Aerial Photographers. His photographs often feature California Bay Area environments and are effective tools in …

School teacher Hampton has built a small kite business with his creative designs that combine high contrast and blended colors in a variety of surprising …

Founder of the Drachen Foundation, Scott has been active in kite making for over 25 years. He is a frequent lecturer, writer, and workshop leader. …

Scott was one of the early “cottage industry” kite makers who made a full-time living from kites. His geometric “star flake” kites were a staple …

A kite ambassador for his city and a fine builder of the Nagasaki hata. Seiko Nakamura has designed variations on the hata style, like a …

From the Netherlands, van der Horst has written a number of sport kite books, including, Stunt Kites to Make and Fly, and Stunt Kites: New …

Shakib was one of the early festival organizers in Asia, seeing the potential for spectacle, ethnic expression, and traditional arts. From kites in the air …

One of the founding members of the Japan Kite Association, Shingo started the collection of kites that are now the centerpiece of the Tokyo Kite …

Another one of the Sanjo rokkaku kitemakers of the Shirone region. Shoji Kobyashi’s rokkakus are noticeably different – more opaque, delicate paintings – in the style …