(VistaNingxia)CHINA-NINGXIA-HELAN INKSTONE-INHERITOR (CN)
(240420) -- YINCHUAN, April 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Yan Senlin teaches students making Helan inkstones in Yinchuan, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, April 15, 2024.
Yan Senlin is an inheritor of Helan inkstone carving techniques, a national-level intangible cultural heritage. He has been engaged in the study of the inkstone carving for over 50 years.
The inkstone is a primary tool used in Chinese calligraphy and painting. With fine texture and exquisite appearance, Helan stones are ideal materials for inkstone carving.
The making of Helan inkstone involves a series of processes, such as material selection, design, engraving, polishing and inscription.
To create exquisite inkstones, Yan has diligently pursued knowledge in fine arts, calligraphy, and sculpture, believing that a craftsman's skill must be complemented by a deep cultural understanding to truly excel in their craft. (Xinhua/Yang Zhisen)
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