Kites
Having a long tradition originating in the most ancient of civilizations, kites are colorful, and come in all shapes and sizes. It is a tethered aircraft where the kite flies as the wind flows over and under the wings of the kite. For more on kites, read on.
- Box Kite Materials
There are many kite festivals organized across the globe, featuring kites of different shapes and sizes. One of these types is the box kite. Materials required to make a box kite, along with some general information on these unusual kites is given in the article below...
- Box Kite Instructions
These easy-to-make box kite instructions will fly you through the making of your box kite in a matter of minutes. Read on...
- Box Kite Construction
Lawrence Hargrave was the man who invented box kites and he called them 'cellular kites'. Constructing a box kite is fairly easy and it is a very fulfilling experience to fly one in moderate breeze...
- How to Make a Kite
Kite making is one of the simplest creations of man or at least it appears to be! If you think so, maybe it is time that you need to update your knowledge of kite making. Though the end result may look pretty simple, there is a certain flair and technicality involved in the process.
- History of Chinese Kites
China is home to one of the world's oldest civilizations. With a history of dynasties and city-states, this cultural hub of Asian invention flaunts a number of 'firsts', including the invention of paper, kite and the compass.
- Kites
'Imagination is the highest kite one can fly' says Lauren Bacall. Kites have been around for thousands of years and have propelled the imaginations of many, which is why we see so many of their different types.
- Kite History
The exact origin of kiting is unknown to world, but it is believed that kites were flown in China two thousand years ago. Some people believe that a Chinese farmer had tied his hat to a string in order to prevent it from blowing away by strong wind, which was probably the first kite ever flown...
