About this Kite Kit:Created by Japanese master kite artist, Mikio Toki, who specializes in making Edo kites, this rectangular kite is the shape most often associated with Edo, or Tokyo. It is 11 3/4 inches, and made of washi (Japanese paper), with bamboo spars from Japan. A favorite among art and social studes/history teachers, this kite can be integrated with lessons in Japanese culture and visual arts. Decorate with markers, watercolor, ink, or collage; the shape also easily accommodates woodblock prints.

Recommended Age: Ages 7 and up.

Decoration: The simplest method would be to use marker pens, watercolor, ink or collage, (be mindful of the moisture of the glue and build up of the paper layers, let the sail completely dry before applying spars). Try  substituting the bond paper for more interesting light weight paper with color or patterns would work. Note: do not increase the weight of the paper, matching the weight of the bond paper supplied is critical in the flight of this kite. 

Ideal wind conditions for this kite: Light ( a flag on a pole is gently moving, not fluttering) to Medium (a flag on a pole is steadily moving, fluttering in the wind).

Note: Sold individually as well as in packages of 10.

Classroom Curriculum & Lesson Plans: 

Watch a Video to learn how to construct this kite: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3.