UNESCO recently announced that Honminoshi, a traditional Japanese paper-making craft, is being considered for the organization's list of intangible cultural heritage. Honminoshi originates from Mino ...

KUNMING — In a small village in Yunnan province, a crystal-clear stream has been more than just a source of water for generations — it has been the lifeblood of an ancient paper-making tradition. When ...

YOSHINO, Nara Prefecture—As the winter chill sets in, the production of traditional “washi” paper is in full swing at a historic workshop here. Winter is the best season for paper making, since the ...

Editor's note: Xuan paper, a high-quality rice paper known as the "King of Papers," originated in ancient China more than 1,000 years ago. It is famed for its smooth surface, pure texture and tensile ...

Hilonee K Shah enjoys being in her small, “messy” studio attached to her home in Mattancherry. The well lit, verandah-like space is where she finds peace and solace, says Hilonee, who makes her ...