Have you ever wondered why Japanese calligraphy ink is so expensive? You see, Japanese calligraphy ink, or sumi, is not just ordinary ink. Made in the form of solid ink sticks using methods unchanged for over a thousand years, it’s crafted from soot, animal glue, and sometimes perfume, all mixed meticulously. But it’s not just the quality of materials and craftsmanship that make it special. Each ink stick must age for at least four years, or sometimes even decades, to enhance its quality before it can be sold. The result? A 200-gram high-grade ink stick can cost over a thousand dollars
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