To fashion designer Choi Bok-ho, traditional patterns have long been a major source of inspiration. He says the patterns contain a sense of aesthetic beauty and sorcery, which reflect shamanism, ...

As Germany grapples with the challenge of integrating hundreds of thousands of refugees from the Arab World, a Berlin-based initiative helps young Muslim men rethink patriarchal patterns and embrace ...

A similar pattern existed for naming the oldest daughters in a family. However it was not as strictly adhered to and frequently, amongst the wealthy at least, we see girl’s names influenced by fashion ...

Since the ancient Three Kingdoms period (57 B.C.- A.D. 668) through to the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910), there have been certain roof tile and brick patterns that Koreans used in their architecture when ...

Salman Khan’s footwear from Tere Naam and Sanjay Dutt’s Kancha Cheena avatar from Agneepath have one thing in common... Manoj Gavali, owner of Kanerkar Footwear, Chappal Lane, said, “Now the market ...

Every week, Talking Points gives you a worksheet to practise your reading comprehension with exercises about the story we’ve written. Waves, blossoms and clouds are just a few of the patterns in ...

Almost everything in the nature, like clouds, flowers and sea waves, or even things that do not exist in reality such as mythical dragons, phoenixes and qilin (Chinese unicorn) inspired the ancestors ...

Modern brides are opting for prints inspired by traditional Indian patterns for their bridal fashion, giving their wedding look a unique and appealing twist. In the ever-evolving world of bridal ...

Traditional patterns from Beijing's Xicheng district on display at the China International Import Expo in Shanghai. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Traditional patterns from Beijing's Xicheng ...