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Our expanding range of silk, hand-painted art kites features well known figures from
traditional Chinese legends. They are a unique decoration, equally eye-catching on the wall
or in the sky.
These kites are literally works of art, and the bamboo frames often feature intricate shapes to
enhance the design. Many art kites are based on a fat sand swallow design, as it offers a
large surface for painting. Most of the larger kites can be broken down into sections, and
come supplied with streamers for stable flight.
Our kite makers in Beijing have a huge variety of designs. Far more than we could possibly
ever sell on a regular basis. Often only a few are made at a time, so contact us if you see
something you like, or if you have a special request. Below is just a small sample, and kites
can be made to order based on a design of your own, or around a message you wish to
express.
traditional Chinese legends. They are a unique decoration, equally eye-catching on the wall
or in the sky.
These kites are literally works of art, and the bamboo frames often feature intricate shapes to
enhance the design. Many art kites are based on a fat sand swallow design, as it offers a
large surface for painting. Most of the larger kites can be broken down into sections, and
come supplied with streamers for stable flight.
Our kite makers in Beijing have a huge variety of designs. Far more than we could possibly
ever sell on a regular basis. Often only a few are made at a time, so contact us if you see
something you like, or if you have a special request. Below is just a small sample, and kites
can be made to order based on a design of your own, or around a message you wish to
express.
| MGXS 1 - Má Gū Xiàn Shòu (Ma Gu Presents Her Gift of Longevity) An image of delicate simplicity showing the celestial Ma Gu offering up 'immortality peaches'. An excellent birthday gift. 85cm wide x 76cm long |
| MGXS 1 (click for a closer look) |
| ZK 1/2 - Zhōng Kuí Zēng Fú (Zhong Kui the Ghost Slayer Brings Good Luck and Fortune) Zhong Kui is a god who kills evil spirits. In ancient China, pictures of Zhong Kui could be found in most homes. It was believed he could protect those living there from disasters and prolong their lives by driving away evil spirits, and many people still hang his image up at the start of every year today. ZK 1 - 100cm wide x 94cm long ZK 2 - 19cm wide x 19cm long |
| BXGH 1/2 - Bā Xiān Guò Hăi (The Eight Taoist Immortals Crossing the Sea) Two stunning sets of 8 kites depicting ordinary people who achieved immortality through Taoism, each having a fantastical story. Pictured here is Zhang Guolao (Venerable Zhang Guo), a sorcerer said to be over four thousand years old. His magical donkey can cover a thousand miles in a single day. When not needed it can be folded up like a piece of paper. BXGH 1 - 37cm wide x 40cm long BXGH 2 - 24cm wide x 25cm long |
| QLSZ 1 - Qi Lin Song Zi (The Qi Lin Delivers a Son) This fascinating kite features a mythical animal, the Qi Lin. On its back is a son, accompanied by his servant carrying a parasol. The design wishes for the family to have a son. Approx. 90cm wide x 60cm long |
| QLSZ 1 (click for a closer look) |
| One of our kite makers, Sun Jing, with a kite titiled 'One Hundred Happinesses' |
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| Zhang Guo Lao (BXGH 1 series) (click for a closer look and more details about this striking kite) |
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