Leshi Stone Inkstone originates in Suzhou and is very famous in ancient China. It had been renowned in the Tang and Song Dynasties. The stone was praised by literary masters such as Su Shi, Bai Juyi, Han Yu, and Mi Fu, and also was valued in Japan and Southeast Asia.

Making ink-stones from Leshi Stone began in Nantang and thrived in the Song Dynasty. Leshi Stone Inksone has always been treasured by emperors and scholars. It is recorded in many history books, but for many reasons the carving skill was lost for hundreds of years and finally recovered in the early 1980s.

Leshi Stone Inkstone mixes hardness and softness subtly and interacts well with Chinese ink. Its sounds are clear, and its pattern goes with the shape of the stone, employing delicate carving skills. Therefore, the Leshi Stone Inkstone is valuable for collections. Since the rebirth of the inkstone industry, many media outlets such as CCTV, AHTV, People’s Daily (overseas edition) and others have reported this art. Many celebrities also speak highly of it.