Together with the inkstone—a carved stone slab with a reservoir for grinding ink and mixing it with water—brush, ink, and paper are known in China ... Each consists of an invariable group of strokes ...

Add in inkstones and paper, and the investment can set you back $8,000 ... creating high-quality calligraphy tools. Top-of-the-line brushes can cost $1,000, and quality ink sticks can reach ...

Discover the calligraphic world of Kyoto through the calligraphers who find freedom in wielding their brushes, while keeping a solid footing in tradition. Calligraphy for the Times: The Resonating ...