The craft of kite making is believed to have its origin in
China, as early as the 5th century BC, with kites being made out of silk cloth
supported by a light split- bamboo framework and flown using high tensile
strength silk threads. The craft was carried to different parts the globe, and
is a popular form of sport and recreation even today.
In fact, in India,
kite flying became an integral part of the Makar Sankranti celebrations. The
lift of the kite (patang) and its flight
is largely dependent on the string (manjaa) that holds it to the ground, as
well as facilitates and guides it's movement through the skies.
The designs and materials used for kite making has changed
today (with paper being the most popular one), but the craft is alive and
flying in many countries around the world.
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