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Why calligraphy inkstones are so expensive

Calligraphy inkstones, especially elaborately designed ones, can cost over $5,000. While the tradit…

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Why high-end calligraphy is so expensive

Once a practical way to transcribe, calligraphy has evolved into a fine art. As the practice we rec…

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Here's why Japanese calligraphy ink can cost over $1,000

Traditional Japanese calligraphy ink, referred to as sumi ink, comes in a solid form. It takes at l…

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Japanese calligraphy brushes can cost over $1,000. Here's what makes them so expensive.

A handmade calligraphy brush, custom made for a master calligrapher, can cost over $1,000. At Hata …

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What it takes to be a lettering artist for some of the world's biggest brands

Full-time lettering artist Seb Lester tells us how he became a lettering artist and what it takes t…

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Lettering artist paints satisfying 3D letters

James Lewis paints 3D letters, mapping them out first with a pencil drawing then painting over the …

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Hidden talents of members of the royal family, from the Queen's photography to Meghan Markle's calligraphy

When they are not performing their royal duties, they enjoy activities like writing, gardening, pho…

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The 8 dying professions of India

In India, several professions being passed on within families from one generation to the next have …

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People on Tumblr are obsessed with these hypnotizing calligraphy gifs

This came to our attention when we learned that one of the most popular new Tumblrs, inabrush, feat…

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Apple teaches its factory workers how to write calligraphy

We set up classrooms in supplier facilities where workers can take free courses in subjects as dive…

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7 Famous Mughal monuments in India you must visit once

India is a treasure trove of architectural marvels, and among the most iconic are the Mughal monume…

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3 lessons from Steve Jobs' Stanford commencement speech 18 years ago that still resonate today

Apple's Steve Jobs gave an iconic speech at Stanford's commencement 18 years ago that shared storie…

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I make more than $5000 a month with writing side hustles. Here's how you can get started.

Jenn Leach says that all of these side hustles are accesible and don't require experience or a degr…

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150 year old book, rare images of Rahat Manzil and more on display at NAI exhibition

"This rare book with 630-odd pages, essentially a manuscript produced using calligraphy is a r…

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China gifted Qatar two giant pandas ahead of World Cup, but animal rights activists call the gesture 'disrespectful' and 'out of touch'

"Gifting live animals as if they're stuffed toys is not only unsporting, it's disrespectful and unk…

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A $227 million London mansion is up for sale after its Chinese billionaire owner's net worth fell by 83% in 2 years, report says

The FT reported that Hui Ka Yan is the secret owner of a $277 million mansion which went on the mar…

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A 'Mean Girls' star described the career setback that made him feel like "someone had died," and the au pair job he took after playing Kevin G

'Mean Girls' actor Rajiv Surendra said working as an au pair helped him get over the rejection of b…

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I draw sign art for Trader Joe's for $19 an hour. Here's how I got the job after applying to bag groceries.

"Being able to pursue art after dropping out of college was a breath of fresh air," Trader Joe's em…

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Tattoo artists share 7 mistakes people make when getting word or number tattoos

From deciding on sizing to choosing the best front, there are several things clients should conside…

Alyssa Towns Swantkoski