# Double-Masted Boat Kites The Sailing Ship Kite by Haptic Lab is Playfully Whimsical By Meghan Young | Published 2013-08-14 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sailing-ship-kite References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2013/08/sailing-ship-kite.html) & [hapticlab](http://www.hapticlab.com/products/shipkite) The Sailing Ship Kite looks like something straight out of a fairytale, at least when it is being flown in the sky. People could easily imagine it as [Captain Hook's ship](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-icons-set), as though he were arriving from Neverland. A stunning creation to say the least, it will boggle people's minds, especially those who have limited experience with such toys. Designed by Haptic Lab, a Brooklyn-based team of craft artisans, in collaboration with artisans in Bali, the Sailing Ship Kite is handmade out of locally-sourced bamboo and nylon. Just like boat at sea, the Sailing Ship Kite is put into motion (in this case flying motion) when the wind fills its [white sails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breeze-installation). It is finished with a Baltic birch kite handle and wrapped with a braided dacron. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/toys) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Handmade Kite Crafts:** Opportunity for artisans to create unique, whimsical kites using traditional craft techniques. - **Fairytale-inspired Toys:** Opportunity to design and produce toys that evoke the magical and imaginative worlds of fairytales. - **Collaborative Artisan Partnerships:** Opportunity for artisans from different regions to collaborate and combine their expertise in creating unique products. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Toy Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to create innovative and whimsical toys that appeal to both children and adults. - **Outdoor Recreation:** Opportunity to develop and promote unique and visually stunning kites for outdoor enthusiasts and kite-flying enthusiasts. - **Craft and Artisan Industries:** Opportunity for craft artisans to showcase their traditional skills and create one-of-a-kind handmade kites for collectors and enthusiasts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Seafaring Sky Yachts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airyacht.md) - [Hat-Like Fabric Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flying-lamp.md) - [Helium-Filled Airship Yachts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-yacht.md) - [Hydrodynamic Avian-Inspired Yachts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wakinyan-catamaran-yacht.md) - [Stunning Sea Travel Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lady-kailani.md) - [Enchanting Old-World Sailing Ships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orient-express-silenseas.md) - [Docked Ship-Inspired Tea Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/billy-otea.md) - [Inflatable Two-Level Catamarans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portless-catamaran.md) - [Sun-Lit Kite-Inspired Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cygnet-light.md)