The art of abacus crafting has been passed down through generations, preserving a rich tradition of precision and craftsmanship. Master artisans carefully select and shape high-quality wood ...

The abacus has taken many forms over the centuries. In Medieval and Renaissance Europe, merchants commonly did calculating by moving wooden or metal counters along lines drawn on a wooden table known ...

Parents in Japan often try to give their offspring a leg up by ensuring they learn early on how to use the abacus. While the sound of sliding beads making clacking sounds on a small wooden frame ...