November 6, 2011

Collection Name: Drachen Foundation Collection

Collection Number: 841

Post Type: Kite Object or Accessory

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Artist or Author: Donazella

Creation Year: 2006

Length: 48.5 inches

Height: 45.5 inches

Width: 134.5 inches

Summay:

This kite was originally developed b Italian kitemaker Roch Donazella and was modified for a workshop at Fort Worden Kite Retreat by German kitemaker Falk Hilsenbeck. It is referred to as the "Monobloc." The kite is an amazing "forward" and "backward" pitch of two cells. See the related link for information on the kite and designer.

Related Links: http://newsletter.drachen.org/May2006/may06-monobloc.html

Geographic: France, Germany

Kite Type: BoxCellular

Materials: Cotton, Dowel

Significance: Historical

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