May 18, 2012

Collection Name: Drachen Foundation Collection

Collection Number: 2162

Post Type: Book

This item was entered by Matthew Sutton. They assume full responsibility for all content.

Artist or Author: Masaaki Modegi

Creation Year: 2007

Length: 10 1/8 inches

Height: 3/8 inch

Width: 7 5/32 inches

Summay:

ISBN: 978-4-88996-222-2

Language: English Description: Kites are found in almost every culture, yet the kties of Japan hold a special fascination to enthusiasts around the world. The immense variety of Japanese kite shapes, all refined over time to the highest level of craft and function, have inspired artists and kite flyers worldwide. Until now, information for the non-Japanese speaker has been difficult to obtain; person-to-person contact with Japanese kite makers, interpreting pictures from Japanese kite books, or trial and error have been the norm. This is the first English-language book with clear, easy-to-understand directions that covers a variety of kite styles. Included are: Koma-dako Suruga-dako Sagara-dako Sode-dako Hito-dako Berabo-dako Oni-yozu Rokkaku-dako Semi-dako Edo Kaku-dako Yakko-dako Fukusuke-dako Aizu Tojin-dako Dojin-dako Kisarazu Tojin-dako Book compiled by Masaaki Modegi, director of the Kite Museum in Tokyo. 112 pages

Geographic: Japan

Kite Type: Bowed, Figure, Flat

Materials: Bamboo, Paper

Significance: Cultural

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