Discover the Best Kite Shop Near You: Your Ultimate Guide to Local Kite Shopping
The joy of kite flying
Kite flying is not just a simple pastime; it’s an exhilarating experience that allows you to connect with nature, feel the wind on your face, and witness the beauty of colorful kites dancing in the sky. Whether you are flying a kite solo or joining a group of enthusiasts, the joy and excitement are contagious. The feeling of watching your kite soar effortlessly through the air is unmatched. Kite flying is a timeless activity that brings people of all ages together, creating lasting memories and a sense of childlike wonder. So why not embrace the thrill of kite flying and discover the best kite shops near you?
Why are good kite shops so hard to find?
In India, kites are traditionally made of rice paper and bamboo sticks and are very fragile, so a kite shop owner needs real skill and a genuine love for kites to look after such delicate stock. Kite-making skills are not always appreciated, and kite prices have not risen with inflation, so kite selling is not a especially lucrative business nowadays. There are so many easier things to sell — why sell patang, manja and charkhi?
Demand for kites and kite-flying culture has also declined since the arrival of mobile games, the internet and social media. Like many other offline games, kite flying is slowly vanishing — and so are the kite shops near you. Kite shops are no longer around every corner the way they were a few decades ago, so where do you find the right kite for your requirement and budget? That is where this guide comes in.
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We at PatangDori.com are here out of love for kites and kite flying. We try to help kite flyers get the best kites, thread and charkhi — that is our way of supporting kite-flying culture and tradition. It is a wonderful sport, and you have to fly a kite yourself to understand the joy of it.
Where to learn kite flying techniques
A few decades ago you could simply go up to the terrace, or to an elder’s place, to watch and learn. Fewer people fly now, so access to good flyers is harder — but thanks to the internet you can watch some superb kite flyers online and learn from them. They often discuss technique, and the videos are informative and entertaining at once.
Here are a few YouTube channels that support kite-flying culture, as we try to:
- Kite Flyer Somen Ghosh — a great kite flyer who posts at very regular intervals and often teaches different types of pech and flying technique. One of the best people in India to learn from, and a joy to watch.
- Kite Culture — dedicated to kite fighting, with an amazing collection of shorts and full videos. The commentary is excellent and very informative. Their videos can put you on a terrace no matter where you are in the world.
- Bong Adda — one of the most cinematic kite channels going. Cinema-quality documentaries on kite makers, and the fastest-growing kite-flying vlog from Kolkata. Essential viewing if you care about kite culture.
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You can get beautiful kites sitting at home. Visit our kite section and you will find options sorted several ways.
By kite size
- Small kite
- Medium size kite — Addhi Patang, Pauni Patang
- Large size kite — Patang, Pauni Patang, Gol Pauni Patang, 3/4 sheet kite, Poniya Patang
- Big size kite — Tawa Patang, Tawa kite, 1.5 Tawa kite, 1.5 Tawa Patang, full sheet kite
By shape and design
- Cheel Patang
- Gol Patang
- Addhi Patang
- Rocket Patang
- Chapat Patang
- Diamond shape kite
- Eagle shape kite
- Babla Patang
- Fish shape kite
- Delta kite
- Tukkal Patang
- Guddi Patang — Gudda Patang
- Bana kite — Bana Patang
- Kite with tail — Punchdi Patang, Punch Patang, Fuddi Patang
- Stunt kite — sports kite
- Quad kite
By material
- Paper kite — paper patang
- Fabric kite
- Ripstop fabric kite
- Nylon fabric kite
Kite markets city by city
If you would rather buy in person, these are the traditional kite markets worth visiting:
- Ahmedabad — the old city kite markets of Kalupur and Jamalpur offer a glimpse into the captivating world of kite flying.
- Delhi — Lal Kuan Bazar in Chandni Chowk is a vibrant, bustling kite market in the heart of Old Delhi, with a wide variety of colourful kites.
- Jaipur — the Pink City has famous kite markets around Puliya, Johri Bazar, Bani Park and Ram Nagar, especially during Makar Sankranti.
- Hyderabad — Begum Bazaar has many kite shops, with Motilal and Balaji the two best known for decades. Mangalhat and Dhoolpet are also popular, and a lot of kite and manja manufacturing happens in the Dhoolpet area.
- Bengaluru — look around Old Market Road, Shivaji Nagar.
- Moradabad — good kite shops at Gulal Gali, near Bartan Bazaar.
- Mumbai — a few kite shops at Bhendi Bazaar, off Mohammed Ali Road.
- Amritsar — a strong kite culture, with shops in the old city near the GPO.
Your ultimate guide to local kite shopping
Wherever you buy — from a shop that has been there for generations, or from us — what matters is that people keep flying. If you cannot find a kite shop near you, we will send one to your door: browse kite manja, charkhi, or the full online kite and patang shop.
