The 73-year-old Samat Man, better known as Pak Non, is probably one of the few living experts of traditional kite or wau-making in the country – especially the ones made of palas leaves.

“However, after a few years of work, my interest changed to producing wau (kite) that is synonymous with Kelantan. “It was not that difficult to switch careers because I had learned to make ...

THE intricate art of making the “wau sobek”, a traditional Malaysian kite, is not a skill every kite maker has. It requires a blend of craftsmanship and patience to carve out the fine designs ...