Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

Papier-mâché isn’t just for kids - and these homeware buys from Made, Selfridges and more prove it. When I think of papier-mâché, it’s mostly kids’ art projects that come to mind. I’m reminded of my ...

African masks have always fascinated people with their cultural significance and artistic beauty. Replicating these masks ...

Sometime in the 12th century, Omar Khayyam, the Persian poet and astronomer, wrote these lines about love and longing: “Come, fill the cup, and in the fire of spring / The winter garment of repentance ...

Maqbool Jan, an artist from Srinagar's Lal Bazar area, has dedicated his life to perfecting the art of papier-mache (Paper Machie). Over the years, he has won several State, National, and ...

Halloween is right around the corner, and we’ve been preparing like our lives depend on it. And maybe they do…spooky! We’ve got garlic garlands out to keep vampires at bay, have been working non-stop ...

In a workshop in Indian-administered Kashmir, artisans sit in meditative silence, focusing only on their delicate grip and careful strokes of a paintbrush. The Muslim craftsmen here use an ancient art ...

Mohammad Maqbool, a resident of the city's Lal Bazar area, is busy giving finishing touches to his papier mache products. "We have received bulk orders this year, especially for the European markets, ...

Papier-mâché is a common art medium, but that’s not all it’s good for. According to Popular Science, Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming is using the material in an attempt to protect a vulnerable ...