Feng Yueting, an inheritor of the craft of making Songhua inkstones, established Liaoning Zixiatang Cultural Communication and Development Co., Ltd. in 2018. Under her leadership, the company's artisans have studied and replicated the imperial inkstone collections housed in several major museums across China. She remains committed to the traditional craftsmanship passed down from her father; yet, she strives to drive innovation in the craft. In recent years, she has been a passionate promoter of inkstone culture. "My original intention was simply to get more young people to learn about Songhua inkstones. Only when this heritage gains wider recognition will it flourish and, in turn, attract more people willing to learn this time-honored craft," says Feng. (Photos from Interviewee, Source: Women of China)
