WAU JALA BUDI

Wau Jala Budi

          Wau Jala Budi is a widely known kite in Kedah. It is also a traditional kite that has been played for generations in Malaysia. The name, Wau Jala Budi is comes from a leaf found in Kedah called the ‘budi’ leaf. The tail of the Wau Jala Budi is similar to the ‘budi’ leaf and the word ‘jala’ refers to the structure of the tail of the wau. 

Carving of Wau Jala Budi

          However, the basic shape and design is inspired by the shape of a woman’s body. It is viewed from the back where the hands of the women is extended followed by the body, towards the waist and the bottom. When the kites are flown, it produces a medium buzzing drone emitted from the ‘hummer’ located at the head of the kite. Wau Jala Budi is also similar in appearance to the ‘Chula Kite’ originated from Thailand.