KITES

This book delves deeply into the history, folklore, and aesthetics of traditional Japanese kites, such as Edo-dako and regional festival kites. Reflecting a true spirit of craftsmanship, it not only provides a detailed guide to traditional techniques—ranging from splitting bamboo frames and dyeing washi paper to crafting kite buzzers—but also adopts a global perspective to explore how kites spread from China to the rest of the world. More than just a technical and visual feast, this work stands as a cultural epic that preserved vanishing folk arts, and it remains celebrated today as a timeless classic among rare book collectors and art enthusiasts alike.

Publisher   Mainichi Shimbun

Published 1973

Pages 182

Size  340x 270 mm