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 ...

“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 ...

Shafie Jusoh loves traditional Malaysian kites so much that he can’t get a good night’s rest unless he’s been working on them daily.“I need to make kites every day, if not I can’t sleep ...