Yishui inkstone, also known as Yishui Gu Yan, is one of the famous inkstones in China, which is known as "the south ends in the north" in history. Produced in Yizhou, Hebei Province (now Yixian), hence the name. Legend has it that it began in the Warring States and flourished in the Tang Dynasty. He is the originator of inkstone making in China. The inkstone is a soft purple-gray water rock from Yishui River, which is purple, green, white and brown. It is naturally dotted with blue and yellow stripes. The stone is delicate, soft and moderate, with bright color. Carved inkstone is exquisite and simple, moisture-proof and solid-resistant, easy to ink, suitable for writing and painting, and writing is smooth.
Yi inkstone is named after its material. Artists perform artistic expression according to its material, carefully design, skillfully use inkstone and skillfully use knives. For thousands of years, Yi inkstone is famous for its long history, excellent natural stone and unique artistic style, and occupies an important position in China Boshen's exquisite inkstone culture and artistic history. Yishui inkstone is an outstanding representative and brand of Yishui inkstone.