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.

Last September, Muhd Azmie Mohd Noor, a professional wau- maker from Kampung Petani in Sering, Kelantan had experienced an embarrassing setback.

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 ...