MINGEI - kites from Kagawa

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http://omamorifromjapan.blogspot.jp/2011/08/kagawa-folk-toys.html

Takamatsu tako 高松　凧 kites from Takamatsu
Takamatsu no ika 高松の凧（いか)
Beside Shizuoka, Tamamatsu kites are among the most famous in Japan. The skillfull craftsmen from the region have made various forms. They are made from strong bamboo and local paper and can withstand the seasonal winds.
In Takamatsu, the Daruma kite is on of the best.

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Ritsurin Garden.
In May, the garden's Folkcraft Museum featured beautiful old kites.



The kites and banners featured heroes from Japanese folktales and warriors from famous battles, such as the Genpei Wars of the 12th century.
- source : Cathy Hirano




- source : a local kindergarden





More Kites from Shikokuin this extensive resource :
made by 中村正三郎 Nakamura Shozaburo
見信凧 / 八角凧 with eight corners / 五つ輪凧 with five rings / ちょうちん凧 lanterns / 力士凧 sumo wrestlers
- source : 大橋栄二




Takamatsu no ika 高松の凧（いか) kites
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Sakaide tako 坂出凧 kite



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Marugame tako 丸亀 凧 kite from Marugame


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Kagawa Folk Art - 香川県