The Huizhou inkstick is among the best of its kind
It gets its name from the old Huizhou area
Largely in today's Anhui Province
The Huizhou inkstick has a history of over a thousand years
And was very popular
With ancient Chinese writers and painters
The Huizhou inkstick uses pine wood as its main material
It is very difficult to make
Usually the making of such an inkstick takes over a year
The Huizhou inkstick is beautiful
And some people say
The inkstick itself is a work of art
The Huizhou inkstick is famous
For its great quality and design
As a fine example of traditional Chinese folk art
The Huizhou inkstick is an important part
Of Chinese culture