The Rokkaku dako (六角凧) is a traditional six-sided Japanese fighter kite. Traditionally, it is made with bamboo spars and washi paper. The rokkaku kite is often hand painted with the face of a …

The rokkaku kite is a traditional Japanese fighting kite that in the 21st century is still quite popular in the West as well. The rok, as it's often referred to in the West, is a tailless bowed design, …

Rokkaku battles are a 400-year-old competition that originated in Japan and is very popular at kite festivals. In this event, combatants use six-sided kites that are up to eight feet tall. A dozen …

What is a Rokkaku? The Rokkaku (pronounced roke-cock-coo) is a traditional Japanese bowed kite design. A basic hexagon in shape, it features six corners, a long center spine, and two …

Rokkaku kites (also sometimes called bow kites) are a type of kite that originated in Japan in the 17th century. Rokkaku kites, or more precisely "rokkaku dako" is a Japanese word that means …

This scaled-down rokkaku is an easy weekend project. This kite is an evolution of designs by Ron Gibian and the late Scott Spencer, two kitemakers who have given me a lot of advice over the …

Giant Rokkaku Kites from Premier Kites are based on the traditional Japanese form. These single line kites make a bold statement in the sky. Adjustable tensioning throughout the sail for …

Rokkaku Kite - expert. ATV will show you how to build a traditional Japanese bowed kite that's simple to make and has great soaring ability. Materials. MATERIALS: Ripstop nylon (R-S-N) …

The Rokkaku is probably one of the most versatile kites any kiter could have in their kite bag. Rokkaku are probably most commonly used for kite battles, but they are also great lifters for …

The Rokkaku kite comes from Japan, and means six sided. They are usually either 1 metre or 2 metres in size, but this smaller size is quick and simpler to make. It requires some skill and …