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Ebru, ancient Turkish art of paper marbling, brings relief to Turks in hectic modern times

STORY: Ebru, ancient Turkish art of paper marbling, brings relief to Turks in hectic modern times DATELINE: April 17, 2023 LENGTH: 00:04:51 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of a paper marbling artist making Ebru in Ankara, Türkiye 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): AYSEN AVCI CAVDAR, Ankara-based Ebru artist 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Turkish): AYSEN AVCI CAVDAR, Ankara-based Ebru artist 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Turkish): AYSEN AVCI CAVDAR, Ankara-based Ebru artist 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (Turkish): AYSEN AVCI CAVDAR, Ankara-based Ebru artist STORYLINE: In the bustling city of Ankara, Türkiye, amidst the chaos of daily life, a centuries-old art form known as Ebru, or the Turkish art of paper marbling, is gaining popularity among people as a way to find solace and relief from the stresses of modern urban living. Believed to have its origins in the Far East and brought to the country through the ancient Silk Road, this traditional art has been passed down through generations and is recognized by UNESCO for its cultural

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TÜRKIYE-ANKARA-ART-PAPER MARBLING

(230416) -- ANKARA, April 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- 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 known as Ebru, or the Turkish art of paper marbling, is gaining popularity among people as a way to find solace and relief from the stresses of modern urban living. TO GO WITH "Feature: Ebru, ancient Turkish art of paper marbling, brings relief to Turks in hectic modern times" (Photo by Mustafa Kaya/Xinhua)

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TÜRKIYE-ANKARA-ART-PAPER MARBLING

(230416) -- ANKARA, April 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- 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 known as Ebru, or the Turkish art of paper marbling, is gaining popularity among people as a way to find solace and relief from the stresses of modern urban living. TO GO WITH "Feature: Ebru, ancient Turkish art of paper marbling, brings relief to Turks in hectic modern times" (Photo by Mustafa Kaya/Xinhua)

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TÜRKIYE-ANKARA-ART-PAPER MARBLING

(230416) -- ANKARA, April 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A paper marbling artist creates a pattern on a pan of oily water 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 known as Ebru, or the Turkish art of paper marbling, is gaining popularity among people as a way to find solace and relief from the stresses of modern urban living. TO GO WITH "Feature: Ebru, ancient Turkish art of paper marbling, brings relief to Turks in hectic modern times" (Photo by Mustafa Kaya/Xinhua)

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TÜRKIYE-ANKARA-ART-PAPER MARBLING

(230416) -- ANKARA, April 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A paper marbling artist creates a pattern on a pan of oily water 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 known as Ebru, or the Turkish art of paper marbling, is gaining popularity among people as a way to find solace and relief from the stresses of modern urban living. TO GO WITH "Feature: Ebru, ancient Turkish art of paper marbling, brings relief to Turks in hectic modern times" (Photo by Mustafa Kaya/Xinhua)

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FEATURE: A date with Tsukiji fish market's bluefin tuna auction

A licensed participant inspects a sliver of frozen tuna with a flashlight to judge for fat content ahead of an auction at Tokyo's Tsukiji fish market on Nov. 30, 2015. Tuna with more marbling and fat content are considered more valuable. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo