Zhang Yujie inherits Xugong inkstone craft as national outstanding individual business owner

Xugong inkstone, a provincial-level intangible cultural heritage originating in Yinan, faced limited market influence and insufficient inheritance before. Craftsman Zhang Yujie built a complete creative, production and inheritance system as a private individual entrepreneur.

He mastered full traditional carving techniques and established a heritage museum and training studio. Combining ancient inkstone craft with modern minimalist cultural and creative design, he developed portable mini inkstones, regional cultural souvenirs and calligraphy supplies. He cooperates with universities on industry-research projects, provides free apprenticeships and rural employment opportunities, and has displayed his works in Macao and major national art fairs.

Linyi will support more intangible cultural heritage individual craftsmen and workshops to integrate traditional craft inheritance with cultural tourism and creative industries, activating local cultural heritage resources.

Editor：韩蒙蒙