What shapes do kites have in the world?

The shapes of kites in the world include peacocks, wild geese, magpies, cranes, centipedes, catfish, phoenix, flying tigers, goldfish, bats, dragons and other animal shapes. Kites were invented by the ancient working people in the Spring and Autumn Period of the Eastern Zhou Dynasty in China.

Kites can be divided into six categories according to their shape, namely string type, barrel type, board, hard wing, soft wing and free type.

Kites originated in China, and the earliest kites were made by the ancient philosopher Mo Zhai.