The earliest curtains were probably made from animal hides, and used simply for warmth. Curtains eventually evolved into a symbol of wealth in the 15th century, crafted from luxurious materials like ...

Making a neatly pleated Chinese dumpling is a bit like learning to do origami with one hand tied behind your back. It’s not easy. Millions, if not trillions, of the little pillowy parcels of savoury ...