Traditional kite-making in peril as interest wanes

It takes many years to master the craft and there are few craftsmen who have the skills

Shafie Jusoh loves traditional Malaysian kites so much that he can't get a good night's rest unless he's been working on them daily.

"I need to make kites everyday, if not I can't sleep," the 69-year-old said. He began making them when he was a young boy, skipping classes to entertain his flights of fancy.