Description: |
It is believed that the first kites to arrive in Japan were brought by Buddhist missionaries around A. D. 700, during the Twang Dynasty (618-907 AD). Since then, kites have become a very important part of Japanese culture and a beautiful art form. Almost every region has its own unique kite design. For example, the Nagoya region specializes in kites shaped and painted to look like insects. Designs include bees, cicadas, horseflies and butterflies. Each region also has "kite masters," men who are skilled in the fine art of kite-making and who make them for a living. Kites are flown during many occasions, including New Year’s celebrations, Boy’s Day and kite festivals. They vary in size from miniature to as large as 1,000 square feet (flown during Giant Kite Festivals). The style of this kite is typical of the Sakurai-cho District in the city of Anjo. |
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Source: |
http://www.digitalindy.org/cdm/ref/collection/tcm/id/1891 |
Collection: |
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis |
Rights: | https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/; |
Copyright: |
Creative Commons (CC By-SA 3.0); |
Subjects: |
Kites Japan Japan -- Social life and customs Insects in art Kites -- Japan |
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