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Silk Flag Hire
Kinetika has been specialising in the creation of large-scale hand-painted silks for 26 years and we pride ourselves on the quality, creativity and vast array of stories displayed in our collections. We have designed and created silks to celebrate high-profile events, including FIFA Club World Cup Opening Ceremonies, Abu Dhabi, 2009, London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, The Queens Platinum Jubilee Pageant, 2022. Other installations were created for our own placemaking projects including Silk River and Beach of Dreams.
Whether you’re looking for flags for a large-scale festival or for a more intimate gathering we have unique flags that will be an eye-catching addition to your event.
Not sure which collection is right for you? Contact our team to discuss the theme and needs of your event – we can advise which flags would enhance the day. Our Kinetika Design Studio team will provide options that meet your budget, as well as professional riggers to manage your installation.
Image: Mike Johnston
Kalasetu Flags and Carnival Section
The Kalasetu flags are a collaboration between Kinetika and Subrang Arts. Kala means ‘Art’; ‘Setu’ means bridge – building cultural bridges with communities through arts. Perfect for Melas, Carnivals and Diwali events this section has many elements, including 10 large flags, 25 smaller flags, scarves and a 4m tower Queen that can light up at night. Partnering with Subrang Arts we can also provide dancers to accompany this section.
Whether you want some or all of this section, it really does bring vibrancy, diversity and spectacle to your event. Read more on the project here.
SPECIFICATION
- Tall Flags: Size 400cm x 114cm
- Small Flags: Size 80cm x 80cm
- Rigging: 5 metre telescopic poles and bamboo rods
- Scarves: Size 200cm x 53cm – hand held, worn or can be used as decor
- Tower Queen: Size 400cm x 200cm. Rigging by Kinetika team only
Silk River Collection
These highly decorative hand painted Murshidabad silk scrolls are perfect for outdoor site decoration and parades. They can also be weighted and hung indoors as banners.
Originally created during a year-long programme, Silk River, as part of the UK/ India Year of Culture.
SPECIFICATION
- Size: 600cm x 120cm
- Decoration or Procession Rigging: 7m telescopic poles
Thank You Scrolls and Silk Scarves
The Thank You Dance by Ali Pretty from Kinetika and Jeanefer Jean-Charles MBE from Jeaneafer Jean Charles & Associates was originally commissioned as a section for the scrolls and silk scarves which appeared in The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Pageant in 2022.
The 14 stunning 6-metre tall Thank You scrolls were created by Kinetika and each of the scrolls depicts a key worker and also represents the sector they work in. We also have 40 beautifully designed scarves available for hire. Each scarf depicts endangered species from across the world.
SPECIFICATION
- Scrolls: Size 600cm x 129cm
- Rigging: Decoration & Procession: 7m telescopic poles
- Scarves: Size 200cm x 53cm – handheld, worn or can be used as decor
To hire the Thank You Scrolls or scarves, email hires@kinetika.co.uk
Beach of Dreams Pennants
This is a collection of 500 unique naturally dyed batik silk pennants, great for a celebratory festival atmosphere or for an installation in the landscape as an eye-catching spectacle.
These flags were created as part of Beach of Dreams, an epic journey to walk 500 miles of English coastline in 35 days to explore how we take care of the environment, the coast, the community and ourselves.
Each flag contains a unique story about the coast of England.
SPECIFICATION
- Each pennant: 35cm x 180cm
The Sea People
The Sea People exhibition by Nabil Ali is available to hire alongside the Beach of Dreams pennants. The 15 large sculptures were first installed in July 2021 on a remote beach at Walton-on-the-Naze.
Looking out to sea, the haunting figures represent lost communities and forgotten ancestors that have been washed away with the eroding coastline along the eastern shores of Essex. Clay gathered from this beach was used to form the figures, as well as other natural materials such as willow, hessian and wax.
SPECIFICATION
- Various heights: between 0.8m and 2m
Tall Festival Flags
An impressive collection of 60 handmade silk flags, specifically designed for decorating festival sites.
Our tall flags, ranging from 4 metres to 6 metres, create a colourful focal point against any backdrop.
Flags in multiple colours and styles are available.
Small Festival Flags
Our smaller flags are ideal for waving as part of a parade or carnival, or for a stunning site decoration.
This collection of 50 flags delivers a vibrant spectrum of colour.
Wiltshire Banners
These six striking silk banners featuring original designs by Kinetika’s artistic director Ali Pretty are ideal for indoor use.
The designs on the banners were inspired by Ali walking the eight White Horses of Wiltshire.
SPECIFICATION
- 6 banners: 4m x 1.2m
- Large backdrop: 4m x 3m
- Rigging: Bespoke rigging rods included
T100 Flags
This collection is devised of 100 flags, each telling a story of community that is relevant across the country – from nature to traditional ways of living. These brightly coloured flags bring events something for everyone.
Thurrock 100 (T100) is an annual walking, talking and making festival that has been in operation since 2015. T100 encourages stories to surface in Thurrock and the surrounding areas.
SPECIFICATION
- Size: 65cm x 70cm
- Rigging: Bamboo poles
FAQs
What does the hire include?
Quotes will include professional installation for your event and all necessary equipment. Our team of experienced riggers will rig and de-rig any flags and remain on site during the event to maintain and monitor the flags Kinetika works closely with potential hirers to produce a customised quote for your event needs. Prices start from as little as £500+VAT.
Where can the flags be installed?
All flags can be installed on soft or hard ground, we can also rig from railings or staging. Some of our flags are also handheld for parades or carnivals.
Can you make new flags for our event?
Yes, we can design and make sets of flags to order, please give us plenty of notice and contact us to chat about options. We specialise in creating hand-painted silks, allowing us to respond specifically to your context, once we have a clear understanding of your brief, we will send you a quote, followed up by design and production at the Kinetika Studios. We have 26 years’ experience in large-scale silk design and are happy to work with you to manifest your vision.
Contact us
Kinetika Design Studios
119 Artists’ Studios High
House Production Park
Purfleet-on-Thames
Essex RM19 1AS
Telephone 01708 202844
Email hires@kinetika.co.uk
Web: www.kinetika.co.uk/hires