Handmade in India · Since 2009

Kite Shop — Patang Shop Online

A Patang, or paper kite, holds a special place across Indian and South Asian culture — joy, freedom and togetherness. We sell kites made from 20–25 GSM kite paper, handmade by expert kite makers in Ahmedabad, Bareilly and Surat, in every size from Manjoli to 4 Tawa, shipped across India free and worldwide on request.

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Small & Medium Kites — Patang

Everyday flying kites in every size, handmade on 20–25 GSM paper — perfect for beginners, kids and casual evening flying.

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Addhi Patang — अद्धी पतंग

Half-sheet kites — the classic size for kite-fighting with manja, light enough for quick manoeuvres.

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Pauni Patang — पौनी पतंग

Maidani and tournament kites, sized up from Addhi for more pull and stability in open ground flying.

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Big Kites — One Tawa to 1.5 Tawa

Large-format paper kites for strong wind days and festival flying — built on thicker bamboo for the extra pull.

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Kite Making Supplies — Paper & Bamboo Sticks

Kite paper and bamboo sticks sold separately for repairs, custom builds and classroom kite-making.

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Making your own? We are building dedicated kite-design and how-to-make-a-kite guides soon — for now, here is the raw paper and sticks.

Fancy & Ripstop Kites

Delta, animal-shaped and beach kites in ripstop nylon — colourful, wind-friendly, and a favourite with first-time flyers and collectors alike.

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Indian kites, shipped worldwide

Kite flying and kite fighting run through South Asia far beyond India — Pakistan, Afghanistan, Nepal and Bangladesh all keep the tradition alive, and it’s spreading further still through diaspora communities celebrating Makar Sankranti and Uttarayan wherever they’ve settled: the US, UK, Canada, the Gulf and beyond. If that’s you, you’re in the right place.

Every kite we sell is handmade — cut, pasted and finished by craftsmen in Ahmedabad, Bareilly and Surat, using the same rice-paper and bamboo techniques passed down for generations. We ship free across India, and internationally on request — WhatsApp us with your country and what you’re after, and we’ll quote you directly.

About Patang — kite flying in India and Asia

What is the meaning of Patang?

Kite is called Patang in India, Pakistan and Nepal. Kite fighting and kite flying have been part of Asian cultures for centuries, especially across South Asia.

Which countries have a kite fighting tradition?

India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Nepal and Bangladesh all keep kite-fighting traditions alive today, alongside Indonesia and Malaysia. In India, Makar Sankranti on 14 January sees Patang flown in huge numbers across the country, and kite flying is also a fixture of Independence Day celebrations in Delhi.

How many types of Patang are there?

Indian paper kites are mostly categorised by size: Manjoli Patang (smallest, easiest for kite fighting), Addhi Patang, Pauni Patang, and Tawa Patang in 1, 1.5, 2 and 4 Tawa sizes — the 4 Tawa being the largest paper kite flown during festivals. By shape, common types include Cheel Patang, Rocket Patang, Gol Patang, Kauva Patang and Bana kite. Cheel Patang is especially popular for thread-pulling kite fighting.

Can I order Indian kites from outside India?

Yes. We ship worldwide on request — WhatsApp or email us with your country and what you’d like, and we’ll quote shipping and pack your kites to travel safely. Diaspora orders around Uttarayan and Makar Sankranti are common, so the earlier you order before mid-January, the better.