Indore: Designer kites will spread colours in the sky this Sankranti

Madhya Pradesh: The skies over Indore are set to become even more expressive this Makar Sankranti, as designer and customized kites take center stage. Moving beyond traditional patterns, the city’s residents, especially the youth, are embracing kites as a medium to share emotions, ideas, and personal messages. Local artisans are seeing a surge in demand for customized creations featuring names, motivational quotes, patriotic slogans, funny lines, and romantic messages.

Along with local designs, premium theme-based kites from Surat and Ahmedabad, featuring modern fonts, heart shapes, cartoon characters, and visuals inspired by the tricolor, are attracting buyers. Prices range from affordable designer options to high-end personalized kites, making this trend accessible and aspirational.

Wholesalers say customers now prefer message-printed kites over ready-made ones, making kite flying both an emotional expression and a status symbol. Families are also joining the trend, ordering special messages for siblings, parents and friends, making the festival even more personal and joyful.