Calligraphy

IN PARTNERSHIP: The holy month of Ramadan is a time of giving, reflecting and connecting, and that’s exactly what Crate and Barrel is doing this year. Support local and regional designers in the Middle East as part of the mobilization of community spirit this Ramadan, Case and barrel collaborated with …

Framing Japan as a land of contrasts is undoubtedly a cliché, but it is undeniable that the daily juxtaposition of the old and the modern is one of the most striking aspects of this country, as well as a major driver of the inbound tourism. While the old buildings dotted …

In early 2021, the Insurance Institute for Road Safety (IIHS) listed 90 vehicles qualified for a Best security choice, or Best security choice + price. The Hyundai Elantra sedan and the Santa Fe SUV for 2021 were not on that initial list, but both models now win the IIHS ‘second-highest …

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan (WOOD) – Throughout May, celebrate Asian and Pacific American Heritage Month with the Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA). DIA will host several virtual events throughout the month that will teach attendees about Asia-Pacific’s diverse cultures through music, dance, art and more. Some events such as those focused …

The Howland Cultural Center traditionally holds an art exhibit in May to celebrate Asian American Heritage Month. This year, Hoodie Crescent was invited to host the annual exhibition and it selected 18 artists with roots in China, Korea, India and Japan. “Contempo: East to Perform” is an exhibition that links …

Orange sales signs are almost as distinct as the smell of a sizzling sausage or a doormat. And now Bunnings employees have revealed a secret behind the good business indicators that have gone viral on TikTok and are basically blowing people away. A Bunnings fact is blowing the minds of …

Bunnings revealed a very surprising fact about the store’s iconic orange sales signs. Illuminated posters announcing the retail price on various items are synonymous with the retail giant. Watch the Bunnings Orange Sale Signs video above But while many have assumed the posters were created by a business or a …

UAE Pavilion to Show Prototype of Eco-Friendly Cement at Venice Architecture Biennale DUBAI: The 17th Venice Architecture Biennale is expected to feature a full-scale prototype structure by the UAE National Pavilion. The salt-based prototype is created from an eco-friendly cement made from recycled industrial waste brine and will be accompanied …

Felting is a craft for people who like to get hurt and can never make up their minds on a desert island dog breed even though they think about it a lot. Cross stitch is ideal for once gifted children, now neurotic adults. It’s rewarding in that you can create …

Brushes and brush pens are an integral part of Japanese black ink painting, or sumi-eand Japanese calligraphy, and it’s worth investing in some high-end brushes. Natural bristles, such as weasel or marten bristles, are elastic and responsive, ideal for creating fine, fine lines and sweeping up thicker marks, but the …