Calligraphy inkstones, especially elaborately designed ones, can cost over $5,000. While the traditional practice of using an ink stick and inkstone is less common now that liquid ink exists, the artistry and labor involved in making inkstones, for use or as collectibles, keeps demand alive.

MORE SO EXPENSIVE VIDEOS:
Why Puppies Bred And Trained To Be Seeing Eye Dogs Are So Expensive | So Expensive
https://youtu.be/LrXmvsLjudo
Why This Obsolete Mechanism Makes Watches More Expensive | So Expensive | Business Insider
https://youtu.be/ygAR3E0xoJQ
Why Pedal Harps Cost As Much As A Car To Buy And Maintain | So Expensive | Business Insider
https://youtu.be/r3xzJbXy1eU

------------------------------------------------------
#calligraphy #soexpensive #businessinsider

Business Insider tells you all you need to know about business, finance, tech, retail, and more.

Visit our homepage for the top stories of the day: https://www.businessinsider.com
Business Insider on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/businessinsider Business Insider on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/insiderbusiness Business Insider on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/businessinsider
Business Insider on Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/discover/Business_Insider/5319643143
Business Insider on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@businessinsider

Why Calligraphy Inkstones Are So Expensive | So Expensive | Business Insider