Guy Gosselin says his inspiration is the universe, woman and beauty. We like that! Guy (rhymes with sea) and Claudette make wonderfully delicate miniature kites. Guy does the conception and cutting, Claudette the sewing. They call each one a "dream in a box". The kites perform exceptionally well. You can order the standard, with wooden frames, or the silk and carbon indoor models for the same price. Each kite is made to order and shipped from France in a specially designed box that is great for display or storage.

Mini Codys: The Cody War Kite, also called the "Bat", was developed in 1901 by the flamboyant showman and aviator, Samuel Franklin Cody. Full size models were capable of lifting people high into the air. But the Gosselin replicas are a bit smaller. The standard model (top) is 15 x 24 x 9 centimeters. That's roughly 6 by 10 inches. Your cost is $56 plus $15 shipping. The extended wing model is 15 x 34 x 12 centimeters. That's roughly 6 by 13 inches. Your cost is $64 plus $15 shipping. The extended wing model with a top sail is 15 x 34 x 12 centimeters. That's roughly 6 by 13 inches. Your cost is $80 plus $15 shipping. The unique slanted wing model is 15 x 34 x 12 centimeters. That's roughly 6 by 13 inches. Your cost is $64 plus $15 shipping.

All kites are available in your choice of one solid color, and are framed in birch dowel or 3mm carbon for indoor flying. The indoor version won 1st place at the International Indoor Festival of Amsterdam in 1995.

Roller: The Roller is a double wing kite with a bow to create dihedral for stability. It will fly in almost any winds. Use the wooden frame in strong breezes, or take the carbon model for a walk on windless days. The kite is available with a white sail and hand-painted graphics in either red or black. It measures 15 x 20 centimeters. That's roughly 6 by 8 inches. Your cost is $35 plus $15 shipping.

Delta: The miniature delta is a copy of the well-known kite invented in 1948 by Francis Rogallo. The flexible wing allows maximum pressure with minimum wingspan. The center keel provides perfect stability. The kite is available with a white sail and hand-painted graphics in either red or black. It measures 18 x 28 centimeters. That's roughly 6 by 10 inches. Your cost is $25 plus $15 shipping.

Pear Top: Each of these exquisite Pear Tops is produced as a limited edition, hand painted, and numbered. Guy calls the series "Women of the World". The Pear design was brought to Europe from Asia in the 15th century. At the beginning of the 1900's, it became the most popular kite style in France. Traditionally, the flat kite is made from paper stretched over a wooden frame. The Goselin Pear is crafted from hand-painted silk and white spinnaker on a carbon frame. They are 21 x 15 centimeters -- about 6 x 8 inches. Your cost is $96 plus $15 shipping. Click on any image for a larger view.

The Snowflake: The multi-facet Snowflake was invented by Englishman Stephen Robinson. This model has a hexagonal exterior frame supporting 36 vents. The finished size is 18 x 20 x 20 centimeters. That's roughly 7 by 8 by 8 inches. Each piece contains two spinnaker colors -- examples include black and red, black and white, red and white... Like all Goselin kites, the Snowflake is a fine flier and can be adjusted for varying wind conditions. Your cost is $84 plus $15 shipping.

The "Dondai": This is a dramatic but simple design. The elongated wings give the kite an "codyesque" appearance, but with a much more modern flair. The Dondai was conceived and developed by Claudette and Guy's son Tom in 1994. The overall size is 21 x 32 x 10 centimeters -- about 8 by 12 inches. Each kite is constructed from one or two colors of spinnaker and includes a matching tail. The carbon model is preferred to the dowel sparring for ultimate performance. Like all Goselin kites, the Dondai is a fine flier and can be adjusted for varying wind conditions. Your cost is $45 plus $15 shipping.

Display Boxes: Each Goselin kite comes packaged in a delightful corrugated box which itself is a work of art. They are prefect for display, storage or for gift giving.

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