Jaipur Kite Maker Flies Leaders High: Putin, Trump, Modi Kites Soar

• Abdul Gaffar Ansari, a 75-year-old kite maker from Jaipur's Hadipura, is renowned for crafting kites of politicians and celebrities for 40 years.
• He creates large 5-6 foot cut-out kites of figures like Putin, Zelensky, Trump, Modi, Kejriwal, and Xi Jinping, displaying them at his home.
• Ansari does not sell these special kites but gifts them to the individuals depicted, fearing misuse or disrespect if sold to the public.
• Beyond celebrity kites, he also makes kites conveying social messages, such as COVID-19 prevention, 'Beti Bachao Beti Padhao', and AIDS awareness.
• Jaipur's kite business, centered in Ramganj's Hadipura, thrives year-round, with thousands involved, though rising material costs impact livelihoods.

Why It Matters: Jaipur's Abdul Gaffar Ansari uniquely blends art, politics, and social messages through his iconic kites.