What do we really know about the power of prayer to help people when they are sick? As a medical intern, I once treated a young woman with metastatic breast cancer, whose sparkling blue eyes ...

What was the significance of the prayer shawl given to US presidential candidate Donald Trump? I have been asked the question: Was there a message? Trump visited a black culture church in Detroit. The ...

DANVERS — There’s nothing quite like getting a hug during a hard time, and Gail Noyes’s “hugs shawls” are pretty close to the real thing. The knitted shawls are made with vibrant colors ...

Kani Hama, a small village in Jammu and Kashmir's Budgam district, is renowned for its artisans who preserve the centuries-old craft of Kani shawl weaving. The term "Kani" derives from the wooden ...

Seeking volunteers to make handmade prayer shawls, lap blankets, or other various comfort items for hospice patients. Making a difference in the lives of the terminally ill or those who are grieving ...

One of the best accessories for adding that final touch to outfits, crochet shawls also make the perfect transitional piece for layering between seasons. In this collection of free crochet shawl ...