Lin Tao, a chengni ink slab master, shows a piece of his artworks. [Photo by GAO XINSHENG/FOR CHINA DAILY] The "Four Treasures of Study"－a high-quality writing brush, ink stick, paper and ink ...

Come along to this free, drop-in making session where you can try your hand at the ancient art of Chinese calligraphy and also enjoy a selection of other traditional Chinese crafts.

In 2001, the Census of India pegged the number of languages spoken across the country at 122. In 2013, linguist Ganesh Devy, supervisor of the People’s Linguistic Survey of India, released findings ...

Who knew that when we were diligently collecting fancy papers, scented erasers, and Cabbage Patch Dolls back in the ’80s, this innocent hobby was helping us to find joy beyond our daily routines. A ...

Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Calligraphy, says Italian master Massimo Polello, is less about lettering and more about rhythm. "Because when you are writing, you move ...