Rokkaku dako
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The Rokkaku dako (六角凧) is a traditional six-sided Japanese fighter kite.
Traditionally, Rokkaku dako are made from bamboo spars and washi paper. The structure is a vertically stretched hexagon with a four-point bridle. One bamboo runs from tip to toe, and there are two cross-spars.
The rokkaku kite is often hand painted with the face of a famous Samurai. Cows are also often painted on the kites to signify wealth.
