A paper marbling artist shows a piece of marbled paper she made in Ankara, Türkiye, on April 14, 2023. In the bustling city of Ankara, Türkiye, amidst the chaos of daily life, a centuries-old art form ...

Peering at the framed artefact, I ask: “Is that paper or marble?” “Both,” the tour guide smiles at my intrigued expression. “This is an ancient specimen of Turkish marbled paper called Ebru.

When she speaks about the many wonders of marbling, Sana Hussan could as well be describing a most uplifting act of magic she witnessed. “The mesmerising floating effect of paint suspended in water, ...

Create your own art and learn new techniques! Follow along with the Asia Society Texas team as we share instructions for Make-at-Home crafts, all using simple materials at home or school. Learn about ...

Li Xintong prepares paints for an Ebru creation in Istanbul, Türkiye, Nov. 5, 2024. Ebru, or the Turkish art of paper marbling, is a traditional painting art. To create an Ebru, the artist will have ...

Turkish Ebru at the New York State Fair Each year, John Bielik travels from Shelbyville, Mo. to Syracuse demonstrate Turkish ebru (marbled art) at the New York State Fair. Video by Katrina Tulloch.

Young would-be ambassadors from around the world learning about diplomacy in Turkey's capital Ankara also got a chance to sample ebru, the unique art of Turkish paper marbling. Ankara is hosting a ...