How China’s Most Valuable Inkstones are Made | Artisans E2

China has a long history of using inkstones for calligraphy and traditional Chinese painting. She artists in Anhui, China, make one of the most sought after inkstones in the country. Each piece can take up to two years to finish. Here’s how one family has perfected the art.

This is the second episode of our “Artisans” series, where we explore China’s rich art history and its dedicated creators.

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0:00 She inkstones
0:51 Diplomatic gift
1:09 The history
1:41 How it’s made
4:10 Almost losing a successor


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Producer: Lyn Yang
Videographer: Patrick Wong
Editor: Mart Sarmiento
Mastering: Victor Peña

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