@craftheritage: Longquan Ink Paste is a precious traditional Chinese craft with a history of over 300 years. It was once designated as a tribute for the imperial court, famed for the old saying, "One tael of ink paste costs as much as one tael of gold." This luxury seal paste is handcrafted with rare raw materials including lotus fiber extracted from young lotus stalks, aged castor oil, cinnabar, pearls, agate, gold foil and multiple herbal ingredients. The whole production procedure takes years to finish, from extracting ultra-fine lotus fibers, aging oil, simmering wax to repeated natural curing. Its unique characteristics are well-known: it will not dissolve when soaked in water, and permanent marks remain even after burning. It never hardens in cold winter nor leaks oil in hot summer. As a treasure for Chinese seal carving, calligraphy and traditional painting, Longquan Ink Paste carries the profound aesthetics and craftsmanship wisdom of ancient Chinese literati. #craft #handmade #countrylife #heritage #ancientchina #crafttok

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Friday 16 October 2026 03:30:00 GMT