Inkstone

The inkstone is one of the four treasures of the study and is a traditional Chinese handicraft.It has a long history,originally used to grind paint,and later became a tool for grinding ink when writing and painting.The inkstone is composed of inkstones,inkstones,inkstones,inkstones,inkstones,edges and other parts.The production process includes multiple steps such as quarrying,material selection,and carving design.Its shape is diverse,there are flat,foot branch,etc.,and the types include stone inkstone,clay pottery inkstone,etc.The inkstone not only has practical value,but also integrates artistic characteristics such as painting,sculpture and calligraphy,and has high artistic value and collection value.

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Inkstone unique feature 

1）The materials are varied

Stone inkstone,clay pottery inkstone,lacquered wood inkstone,metal inkstone

2）Exquisite craftsmanship

The carving themes of the inkstone are wide,including landscapes,figures,flowers and birds,animals,etc.,and the carving techniques are diverse,including deep carving,bas-relief,line carving,etc.The production of inkstones needs to go through multiple steps such as quarrying,material selection,carving design,carving,box matching,polishing,and waxing

3）Rich in cultural connotations

The inkstone has a long history,developed from the stone utensils used to grind pigments 8,000 years ago,and has witnessed the development of Chinese culture.The inkstone is closely connected with the literati and artists,and is an indispensable tool for their writing and creation,carrying the emotions and aspirations of the literati.Many literati would also engrave inscriptions on the inkstone,such as chants,inscriptions,notes,etc.,making the inkstone a carrier for expressing personal emotions and thoughts.

4）Practicality and aesthetics are equally important

The main function of the inkstone is to grind the ink,a good inkstone can make the ink block quickly ink,and the ink is delicate and uniform,the ink effect is good,which helps to better express the charm of pen and ink when writing and painting.The shape of the inkstone is rich and diverse,there are flat shape,foot branch shape,warm inkstone shape and copy hand shape,etc.,its modeling design,carving decoration and so on have high artistic appreciation,can be used as a study elegant instrument,add cultural atmosphere and artistic atmosphere to the study.

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The symbolic meaning of the inkstone

It symbolizes the sustainability of the cultural context

The inkstone has been accompanied by the writing of Chinese characters and the inheritance of classics for thousands of years,from the grinding utensils of the oracle bone inscription period to the scholar's heavy utensils of the imperial examination era,it has always been a witness to the continuation of civilization.The inkstone system of different eras,like the"cultural rings"engraved on the utensils,records the evolution of calligraphy and the trajectory of academic development,and has become a living symbol of Chinese civilization that has never been broken.

Symbolizes the character of a gentleman

The inkstone needs to be tempered by"quarrying,cutting,and carving"before it can be formed,just like the grinding process of the gentleman's"self-cultivation and righteousness".Its"firm and warm"characteristics correspond to the gentleman's ethics of"rigidity on the outside and softness on the inside"; The function of"storing ink without drying up"is a metaphor for the knowledge of"having hills and valleys in the chest"; The"quiet concentration"when grinding is more in line with the philosophy of"quiet and far-reaching".

It symbolizes the style of the literati

The ancient literati often used inkstones to engrave the qi on the stone.For example,the inscription on Wen Tianxiang's inkstone,"Although the inkstone is not iron,it is difficult to wear",shows the unyielding integrity of preferring to die.The"unassuming"of the inkstone is in line with the literati's pursuit of"hiding the utensils in the body",and its hard texture is the spiritual materialization of"not bending the waist for five buckets of rice".

Symbolizes the inheritance of Yadao

Ink grinding used to be a daily"elegant thing"for literati,from washing the inkstone in the morning to grinding ink under the lamp,the sense of ritual contains the awe of culture.One inkstone may have witnessed the singing and hard reading of teachers and friends,and the precipitation in its pulp is not only the years,but also the life aesthetics of"meeting friends with words and conveying love with ink",which is still continued in contemporary collections and intangible cultural heritage.

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Why We Include Inkstone in Our Customized Gift Package Collection

We have included the Inkstone in our customized gift package selection for the following key reasons:

1）The sense of cultural heaviness adapts to the high-end gift scene

As one of the"Four Treasures of Study",the inkstone carries thousands of years of memory of Chinese civilization and is a condensed symbol of traditional culture.In business exchanges,cultural exchanges or commemorative scenes,inkstones can convey a sense of solemnity of"carrying the Tao with words",which is more profound than ordinary gifts,especially suitable for partners,teachers or international friends who identify with culture,demonstrating the gift giver's respect for cultural values.

2）Uniqueness meets customization needs

The inkstone is made of a variety of materials and the process can be customized - from the carved theme to the inscription,it can be deeply integrated into the custom theme.This"unique"attribute allows gifts to get rid of the homogenization of mass production and make it easier to convey exclusive emotions,such as corporate customization can be integrated into the brand logo,and personal gifts can be engraved with commemorative dates,giving gifts exclusive memory points.

3）It has both function and collection value,prolonging emotional retention

The inkstone can not only be used as a practical tool for ink writing,but also as a study ornament,and has the potential to be collected due to the scarcity of materials and the value of craftsmanship.Compared with the gifts that are easily worn or idle,the"long-term effect"of the inkstone makes it a carrier of emotion - every time the recipient uses or watches it,it can be associated with the gift-giving scene,so that the mind can be retained for a longer time.

4）The symbolic meaning is in line with the appeal of multiple gifts

The inkstone symbolizes"cultural heritage","gentleman's character","ingenuity and perseverance",etc.,and is given to entrepreneurs,implying the persistence of"grinding inkstone and deep ploughing"; It is given to academics,echoing the pursuit of"carrying the Tao with literature"; Give it to international friends and become a"miniature business card"to show Chinese culture.This multi-dimensional symbolism allows the inkstone to accurately convey emotions in different scenes.

Gift Pairing Ideas with Inkstone in Different Personal Scenarios

Business cooperation commemorative gift matching

End inkstone + custom ink + titanium fountain pen + leather inkstone box

In the business cooperation,the partner customer is presented with the ink engraved LOGO of the cooperative enterprise"Yandao Tonggong"and the words"Yandao Tonggong"and the modern office needs,balancing the traditional and practical titanium fountain pen and the leather inkstone box with both storage and commemoration,and the inkstone symbolizes"long-term cultivation",the ink echoes the heritage of the study,and the fountain pen connects modern business,conveying the integration of"traditional ingenuity and modern collaboration"as a whole,reflecting the respect and long-term expectations of"deep cultivation and win-win".

Longevity / Emeritus Gift Matching

Inkstone + bamboo carved bookmark + old white tea cake

On the teacher's birthday or retirement,give the inkstone"eyebrow pattern"inkstone,meaning"highly respected inkstone and engraved"teaching and solving doubts"or the teacher's famous words of the bamboo carved bookmark and the old white tea cake tea and"Cha"homonym,meaning"often thinking about the teacher's grace"collocation,there is a new idea and express the"teacher's inheritance"of respect and blessings,the inkstone can be used as a practical tool for ink writing,but also can be used as a study ornament to watch the recipient every time he uses or watches,can be associated with the gift scene,so that the mind remains more durable.

Wedding gifts for the bride and groom

Pair of inkstones + wolves + pens + woodcut marriage books

When the newlyweds give gifts,they will give a customized pair of inkstones that symbolize"consummation and concentricity",echoing the combination of"pen and ink with pen and ink"and woodcut wedding books to convey the good wishes of"keeping together".The"two into one"of the inkstone is a metaphor for marriage,the pen and letterhead encourage"love in words",and the marriage book strengthens the sense of ceremony,so that the gift transcends the material and becomes the"time carrier"to record feelings.