Shavez Mian

Shavez Mia is the artist behind Indian Fighter Kite, a traditional craft practice based in Rampur. He carries forward a meticulous handmade kite-making tradition, overseeing the process from designing and cutting to finishing each piece by hand. Indian Fighter Kite focuses on intricately crafted paper kites, where patterns are carefully cut from one sheet and layered with another to create detailed designs. Alongside kites, the practice also creates envelopes and small kite-shaped bookmarks, all produced slowly and with precision in limited numbers. His journey with this craft began within his family, learning the practice from his father, a national award–winning artisan. Growing up in Rampur, Shavez absorbed the patience, discipline, and skill required to master decorative kite making. Today, he continues this legacy by preserving traditional techniques while sharing their beauty through objects. Through Indian Fighter Kite, Shavez honours inheritance, craftsmanship, and labour behind objects to soar.