The kite market in Lal Kuan, Old Delhi is the largest and oldest kite market in the capital. The shops are stacked with colourful kites, available in every possible shape and size, and spools tightly wound with manja. The price ranges from Rs 1 for the defective kites to Rs 120 for the fanciest ones.
These kites are made in dark corners on the narrow streets of Lal Kuan. The kite makers work for more than 12 hours a day inside very small, poorly lit rooms. On an average, a kite maker earns Rs 20,000 to 25,000 during the kite flying season.
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