Ink-Stone of Le Stone 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 giants such as Su Shi, Bai Juyi, Han Yu, and Mi Fu, and also was valued in Japan and Southeast Asia.

Making ink-stones from Le Stone began in Nantang and thrived in the Song Dynasty. Le Stone Ink-Stone 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.

Le Stone Ink-Stone mix 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 Le Stone Ink-Stone is valuable for collections. Since the rebirth of the ink-stone industry, many media outlets such as CCTV, AHTV, People’s Daily (overseas edition) and others have reported on this art. Many celebrities also speak highly of it.