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Title: Chinese Kites
Condition: New
Subtitle: An Illustrated Step-by-Step Guide
ISBN-10: 1602200149
EAN: 9781602200142
ISBN: 9781602200142
Publisher: Shanghai Press
Format: Hardback
Release Date: 07/10/2014
Language: English
Country/Region of Manufacture: US
Item Height: 260mm
Item Length: 184mm
Item Weight: 624g
Author: Shi Xifa, Liu Bin
Contributor: Liu Bin (Photographs by), Shi Xifa (Photographs by)
Genre: Sports & Hobbies
Description: Learn to build and fly your own authentic traditional chinese kites with this user-friendly crafts book.

Kites and China are practically synonymous, since these childhood toys were originally invented there before becoming popular around the world. For over 2000 years, kites have been a common sight in China, from the imperial court to the common people, and over that time period the craftsmanship of the kite has been perfected—and includes a diversity and richness of styles.

In Chinese Kites, you'll learn not only the history and varied forms of the Chinese kite, but also how to produce, step-by-step, a beautiful Chinese kite of your own! Learn how to:

• Create the kite's framework Paint colorful designs
• Master the techniques of putting the painted cover on the framework
• Fly your creation!

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