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Mesmerizing Mayan Kites inspired crafts

During summers, a favourite pastime among most children is flying a kite. It is so much fun, especially on a windy day. What better than this could be making their own kites and sending them soaring high into the clouds. It may sound complicated but it’s so much easy to make one that is good looking and is able to fly. Taking about kites brings me thoughts about the beautiful kites flown during some biggest kite festivals in the world. One such extraordinary kites pattern is observed in Mayan Kites. In this post, we shall explore some easy Kite patterns and Mayan Kites inspired craft for kids.

In India, the International Kite Festival (Uttarayan) is regarded as one of the biggest Kite festivals. Months before the festival, the homes in Gujarat begin to manufacture some amazing kites for the festival. There are also, various teams who come from various parts of the world as gigantic kites need an army to flight. They showcase their talent and display their work on art on the kites, Today we are exploring the extraordinary patterns of Mayan Kites inspired craft for kids let’s know a little bit about Mayan culture through the Sumpango Giant kite festival. 

Mayan Kites inspired craft for kids

Mayan culture through Sumpango Giant kite festival

November and December are known to be the windiest months in and around Guatemala. They are also the months that are characterized by kites, pastries and coffee. Every year, November 1 marks the “Day of the Dead” in Guatemala and is celebrated by many with visits to the cemetery, with flowers and food. Sumpango is known to celebrate this festive day with some majestic colourful, giant kites depicting social, environmental and political issues.

Mayan Kites inspired craft for kids

Mayan Kites inspired craft for kids

Here is how one can make a kid-size version of the gigantic Mayan kites. 

1. Cut the flap off a large envelope and open it to its full width by cutting along its bottom edge and one of its side edges.

2. On the side of the envelope which is unprinted, place a plate or any circular thing. Trace the sides around the circle with a pencil.

3. Remove the circle and draw another circle 2 inches outside the first one. In the end, cut the largest circle.

4. Draw few concentric circles on the unprinted side of the envelope side using a compass/any circular shapes.

5. Paint a design with acrylic paint and allow it to dry before adding more details

6. Once the paper is completely dry, secure it safely on a table and cut half-inch fringes on the outside edge.

 

You may also explore some amazing kite making  ideas here

 

There are various possible ways to explore and create this Mayan kites inspired craft and kites for kids. Hope this post has motivated you enough to make your own version of making kites with your child today!  Follow #TnM_Activites for many such ideas on Instagram @tuggu.n.mommy and Facebook @tuggunmommy

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18 thoughts on “Mesmerizing Mayan Kites inspired crafts

  • This looks like a great craft. How do you get this to fly?
    Or is this just for show?
    Thank you

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    • Hi Rachael, thank you for dropping by and appreciating the post. Yes, these crafts are just miniature versions of the actual huge Mayan kites. These are just for “show” and adding colors to our craft wall.

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  • I have never heard about mayan kite crafts before. after reading you post felt it is a great and innovative crafts and great way to engaged kids creatively

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  • Wow with the holidays coming up this is really a good idea to keep kids engaged and to make them understand about the Mayan kite art.

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  • Wow, Gunjan. I always like your art and craft post. These are excellent way to add vibrant colors in decoration.

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  • Wow. I have never tried kites. But your post is urging me to try the lite inspired crafts. My kids will love it.

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  • Mayan kite making is something I had never heard of before. After reading your post, I agree that these crafts are a fantastic opportunity to encourage kids’ imaginations. I’m going to have to try this with my daughter, she will love it. Thank you very much for revealing that to me.

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  • These Mayan kites look so cute and different from the kites we fly during Sankranti. They seem easy to make too and are a fun DIY activity for kids.

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  • I love doing arts and crafts with my son. I wasn’t aware about mayan kite crafts before. after going through your post felt it is a great and innovative crafts and great way to engaged kids creatively.

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  • Flying a kite is such a fun thing for kids to do and any child who loves kites will adore these fun kite craft ideas.

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  • Mayan kite crafts are very new to me. These are so beautiful and innovative at the same time. It seems easy to do as well. I love doing crafts with kids to keep them busy in some innovative ways. Thanks for sharing.

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  • Mayan Kites inspired crafts are so fascinating Gunjan, admit we had no clue about them, thank you for sharing about them with us.

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  • Dr. Surbhi Prapanna

    I love doing arts and crafts with my girls. I did not heard about mayan kite crafts before. after reading you post felt it is a great and innovative crafts and great way to engaged kids creatively. will surly try to make this with my little one. thanks for sharing dear.

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  • These are so beautiful I would love to show this to my kid and would ask if she could make something similar. She is a huga fan of art and craft, thank you for sharing.

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  • I always love the simple and easy craft you shared. This will be fun to do ..thanks for sharing!!

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  • Suchita Agarwal

    I love your art & craft posts. So look easy to do and so colourful!

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