| Miniature Butterfly Kite |
Dimensions (4 7/8" W X 2 1/2" H) (124mm W x 65mm H)
Colors Available As shown.
This kite requires a HUGE investment of my time, and three times the materials that go into making a
miniature diamond kite, but it is truly something few people have seen. It is a Japanese-paper and
hand-split bamboo kite with an adjustable bridle. It is very stable in light winds up to about five miles
an hour, and flies well indoors. It is as close to the size of a real swallowtail as I can get. Maybe even
a little smaller, depending on where you live.
miniature diamond kite, but it is truly something few people have seen. It is a Japanese-paper and
hand-split bamboo kite with an adjustable bridle. It is very stable in light winds up to about five miles
an hour, and flies well indoors. It is as close to the size of a real swallowtail as I can get. Maybe even
a little smaller, depending on where you live.
The original prototype of this kite was almost seven inches wingtip to wingtip. An original
hand-colored prototype sold at auction in 2002, for thirty-five dollars.
hand-colored prototype sold at auction in 2002, for thirty-five dollars.
These come packaged in a clear, hinged, plastic box completely assembled with tails, flying line and
winder. Flying tips are included on the inside label. Ready to fly!
winder. Flying tips are included on the inside label. Ready to fly!
This kite is available online, from these retailers.
This page created and maintained by Tom Tinney 2006