Hypnotic in nature and bursting with color, marbled paper has captivated attention for centuries due to its fantastical patterns and impressive craftsmanship. The art of marbling is no easy task; it ...

Marbled paper is an art form that dates back at least to the 17th century, when European travelers to the Middle East brought back samples and bound them into albums. Its visually striking patterns ...

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Marbling – the ancient art of pattern-making on paper – is magic. Even once all the implements (tray, paint ...

Eileen Canning, marbled paper with free-form combed pattern (1983) (all images courtesy Thomas J. Watson Library, the Metropolitan Museum of Art) In our admittedly limited hierarchies of art materials ...