... Beautiful view of an expert kite-maker designing a traditional moon kite or Wau Bulan... Wau Bulan is the name given to Malaysian Moon Kite (the word "bulan" meaning moon in Malay)... given the right colour, wau bulan apparently resembles a rising crescent moon when flown and is unique to the state of Kelantan... an iconic symbol of the Malaysia's culture and traditions... larger than other traditional kites, the wau bulan is richly decorated with floral motifs, bold colors, difficult to build, not easily transported and require tender loving care.... they even have a kites Museum in Malacca that includes exhibits and informations about the kites from all over the world... the different materials they are made with, and the role kites play in the cultural life of the people of those countries... this brings back lovely memories of holidays when I was a kid and flying kites with *homemade*😉 ones on our Belgian coast😍...Thank you Jobbo!【ツ】Hope your pen works again... or maybe you had to buy a new one?
Interested in making one for yourself:
Traditional construction materials are bamboo, rattan and paper. The best wau are made from bamboo that has been cured in the sun for at least 2 weeks.
The perimeter frame is made from sun-dried bamboo. The paper sails are further reinforced by a webbing of strings. Wau bulan are not flat kites. A skilled kite maker will ensure that the wings have a dihedral built in. The dihedral is induced by carefully cutting and gluing the paper sails on to the frame.
It uses a 3-legged bridle with 2 lines going to the top of the kite. Furthermore, the lower crescent sail is also slightly angled relative to the upper sail. All this results in a light, sturdy and strong kite that rises easily, even in light winds. The goal is to make a bow which produces a melodious tone.
Stamp:
Ornamental Fishes
(Issued 30-01-2018)
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