The UNESCO Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage on Wednesday added Japanese papers known as "washi" to its Intangible Cultural Heritage list. The process of making the ...

Every summer, giant warriors roam the Japanese city of Aomori. Lit from within by lanterns, these formidable paper floats are the centerpiece of the Nebuta Matsuri, a weeklong evening festival in ...

An curved arrow pointing right. Hanji is traditional Korean paper made by hand one sheet at a time. Artisans turn the weblike fibers of paper mulberry trees into paper that can last more than a ...

Paper making, an art medium found in many forms around the world, is an accessible craft for all ages and skillsets. “It’s a wonderful medium that can scale from beginning crafter to contemporary ...