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The Wau Bulan is a traditional kite game that is commonly found in the state of Kelantan. Traditional Malay society believed that kite games were related to the spirit of the wind and sky, highlighting the strong connection between man and nature. Kite flying became a recreational hobby practiced by the Kelantanese community to relax after months of working on the paddy fields. The Wau Bulan is one of the country's national symbols, along with the hibiscus and keris. Ismail Mat Hussin was adept with watercolours which he learnt from school teacher Nik Mahmood from 1954 to 1955 and later Khalil Ibrahim although he is better known for his batiks. He was also a musician, with a Grade V music certificate in violin from the Royal School of Music (London) and worked part time as a musician at Radio Televisyen Malaysia Kota Bharu. He became a graphic designer cum illustrator for Syarikat Percetakan Dian in Kota Bharu, from 1979 to 1991. He was a member of the Angkatan Pelukis SeMalaysia as well as the Persatuan Senilukis Kelantan (Peseni).