Collection Name: Kite Collection
Collection Number: 4429
Post Type: History
This item was entered by Matthew Sutton. They assume full responsibility for all content.
Creation Year: 2004
Length: 0.00
Height: 39.00
Width: 30.50
Summay:
Traditional paper Khleng Kaun Moan (Chicken Kite) from Cambodia. Made with brown craft paper and bamboo. This was a popular traditional kite, but in contemporary times, is not made often. It's popularity is gaining and this is an example with a traditional khmer deisgn in waterbased color. Two-point bridle, and the sail is molded around the bamboo and secured with glue. Two light weight pieces of thread are attached to the end of the kite.
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