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Calligraphy Tools - INI

Calligraphy tools are a collection of implements used to practice traditional East Asian calligraphy art. Centered around the Four Treasures of the Study (brush, ink, inkstone, and paper), they also include auxiliary tools such as writing pads, paperweights, brush rolls, brush washers, water droppers, and ink pools. Each tool comes in various types based on materials and shapes, selected according to character size, script style, and purpose. Proper selection of tools greatly contributes to the improvement of calligraphy skills, from beginners to professional calligraphers.

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[item.brush]
code=01
slug=brush
name=Brush
description=The central tool of calligraphy, used to write characters on paper with ink.
category=Four Treasures of the Study

[item.ink]
code=02
slug=ink
name=Ink
description=Calligraphy ink made by mixing soot from burning pine or oil with animal glue.
category=Four Treasures of the Study

[item.inkstone]
code=03
slug=inkstone
name=Inkstone
description=A stone tool for grinding solid ink with water to make ink liquid.
category=Four Treasures of the Study

[item.paper]
code=04
slug=paper
name=Paper
description=Special paper used for calligraphy works and practice.
category=Four Treasures of the Study

[item.writing-pad]
code=05
slug=writing-pad
name=Writing Pad
description=A tool placed under paper to improve brush glide.
category=Auxiliary Tools

[item.paperweight]
code=06
slug=paperweight
name=Paperweight
description=A weight to hold down paper edges and prevent movement.
category=Auxiliary Tools

[item.brush-roll]
code=07
slug=brush-roll
name=Brush Roll
description=A roll for protecting and carrying brushes.
category=Auxiliary Tools

[item.brush-washer]
code=08
slug=brush-washer
name=Brush Washer
description=A container for water to wash used brushes.
category=Auxiliary Tools

[item.water-dropper]
code=09
slug=water-dropper
name=Water Dropper
description=A tool for adding small amounts of water to the inkstone.
category=Auxiliary Tools

[item.ink-pool]
code=10
slug=ink-pool
name=Ink Pool
description=A container for holding liquid ink.
category=Auxiliary Tools

[item.brush-holder]
code=11
slug=brush-holder
name=Brush Holder
description=A tool for hanging brushes to dry or store them.
category=Auxiliary Tools