Abstract
Kite flying is an age old tradition of the world. Each region has its own signature kites and a body of knowledge in relation to their making. Patang is most renowned fighter kite in the region of Punjab. This paper focuses on the material, structure, and making of the Patang by describing various conventions that are deployed by local craftsmen. The knowledge of making the Patang is specialized and has travelled through an oral tradition that expands over centuries. The paper discusses the subtleties involved in the process of preparing the Patang along with the classification of its material while explaining the function of each component. The process of Patang making in our region has not been documented therefore the paper can be seen as a pioneering study, which is based on data collected through interviews of notable kite makers and players.
Author(s):
Pakistan
Details:
Type: | Article |
Volume: | 40 |
Issue: | 2 |
Language: | English |
Id: | 64902e496b012 |
Pages | 1 - 16 |
Discipline: | Z |
Published | May 29, 2023 |

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