Shanxi Jiangzhou Chengni Inkstone Research and Development Co., Ltd.

Shanxi Jiangzhou Chengni Inkstone Research and Development Co., Ltd. is a company that specializes in the production of Chengni Inkstones, one of China's four famous inkstones and one of the "Three Treasures of Shanxi". It is a national-level intangible cultural heritage that originated in the Han Dynasty and is made from special clay, emphasizing carving techniques. Chengni Inkstones have the unique characteristics of storing water without drying out, not freezing in the cold, and producing ink quickly without damaging the brush tip. The company was founded by national-level inheritors of intangible cultural heritage, Lin Yongmao and Lin Tao, and has independently developed dozens of series and thousands of varieties. The company's exquisite production techniques, excellent product quality, beautiful carving art, and rich cultural connotation have earned recognition from dozens of countries, including Japan, South Korea, Australia, and the United States. The company has won more than 200 international and domestic awards, including six UNESCO "World Outstanding Handicrafts Badges" and five Chinese cultural heritage "national treasures" awards.