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Weifang kites

China tradition · 5 examples · indicative market tier: Under $500 (entry level & living craft)

Weifang World Kite Museum (Chinese: 潍坊世界风筝博物馆) is a museum in the Kuiwen District of Weifang, China. First opened in 1989, it has twelve galleries with models and kites from China's ancient past to modern times and kites from around the world. Weifang is renowned as the "World Capital of Kites". Wikipedia →

Types & examples

Weifang World Kite Museum
Weifang World Kite Museum
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Kite museum weifang 2010 06 06
Kite museum weifang 2010 06 06
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Luban sculpture weifang 2010 06 06
Luban sculpture weifang 2010 06 06
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Weicheng, Weifang, Shandong, China - panoramio (33)
Weicheng, Weifang, Shandong, China - panoramio (33)
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Elanus caeruleus-Weifang 12
Elanus caeruleus-Weifang 12
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Where to buy

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