Shexian County in China's Anhui produces Hui ink sticks inspired by Chinese zodiac Year of Horse

This photo shows Hui ink sticks inspired by the Chinese zodiac Year of the Horse at an ink workshop in Shexian County, east China's Anhui Province, Feb. 11, 2026.

Delicate Hui ink sticks inspired by the Chinese zodiac Year of the Horse delight the eyes, making the millennium-old ink-making craftsmanship shine again.

Hui ink sticks are mainly crafted in east China's Anhui Province, hence earning the moniker "Hui" ink, as the region was originally under the jurisdiction of Huizhou in ancient China. (Photo by Shi Yalei/Xinhua)

A crafter paints Hui ink sticks inspired by the Chinese zodiac Year of the Horse at an ink workshop in Shexian County, east China's Anhui Province, Feb. 11, 2026.

Delicate Hui ink sticks inspired by the Chinese zodiac Year of the Horse delight the eyes, making the millennium-old ink-making craftsmanship shine again.

Hui ink sticks are mainly crafted in east China's Anhui Province, hence earning the moniker "Hui" ink, as the region was originally under the jurisdiction of Huizhou in ancient China. (Photo by Shi Yalei/Xinhua)

A crafter makes Hui ink sticks inspired by the Chinese zodiac Year of the Horse at an ink workshop in Shexian County, east China's Anhui Province, Feb. 11, 2026.

Delicate Hui ink sticks inspired by the Chinese zodiac Year of the Horse delight the eyes, making the millennium-old ink-making craftsmanship shine again.

Hui ink sticks are mainly crafted in east China's Anhui Province, hence earning the moniker "Hui" ink, as the region was originally under the jurisdiction of Huizhou in ancient China. (Photo by Shi Yalei/Xinhua)

This photo shows Hui ink sticks inspired by the Chinese zodiac Year of the Horse at an ink workshop in Shexian County, east China's Anhui Province, Feb. 11, 2026.

Delicate Hui ink sticks inspired by the Chinese zodiac Year of the Horse delight the eyes, making the millennium-old ink-making craftsmanship shine again.

Hui ink sticks are mainly crafted in east China's Anhui Province, hence earning the moniker "Hui" ink, as the region was originally under the jurisdiction of Huizhou in ancient China. (Photo by Shi Yalei/Xinhua)

This photo shows Hui ink sticks inspired by the Chinese zodiac Year of the Horse at an ink workshop in Shexian County, east China's Anhui Province, Feb. 11, 2026.

Delicate Hui ink sticks inspired by the Chinese zodiac Year of the Horse delight the eyes, making the millennium-old ink-making craftsmanship shine again.

Hui ink sticks are mainly crafted in east China's Anhui Province, hence earning the moniker "Hui" ink, as the region was originally under the jurisdiction of Huizhou in ancient China. (Photo by Shi Yalei/Xinhua)

A craftswoman paints Hui ink sticks inspired by the Chinese zodiac Year of the Horse at an ink workshop in Shexian County, east China's Anhui Province, Jan. 5, 2026.

Delicate Hui ink sticks inspired by the Chinese zodiac Year of the Horse delight the eyes, making the millennium-old ink-making craftsmanship shine again.

Hui ink sticks are mainly crafted in east China's Anhui Province, hence earning the moniker "Hui" ink, as the region was originally under the jurisdiction of Huizhou in ancient China. (Xinhua/Zhou Mu)

This photo shows Hui ink sticks inspired by the Chinese zodiac Year of the Horse at an ink workshop in Shexian County, east China's Anhui Province, Jan. 5, 2026.

Delicate Hui ink sticks inspired by the Chinese zodiac Year of the Horse delight the eyes, making the millennium-old ink-making craftsmanship shine again.

Hui ink sticks are mainly crafted in east China's Anhui Province, hence earning the moniker "Hui" ink, as the region was originally under the jurisdiction of Huizhou in ancient China. (Xinhua/Zhou Mu)

A craftswoman airs Hui ink sticks inspired by the Chinese zodiac Year of the Horse at an ink workshop in Shexian County, east China's Anhui Province, Feb. 11, 2026.

Delicate Hui ink sticks inspired by the Chinese zodiac Year of the Horse delight the eyes, making the millennium-old ink-making craftsmanship shine again.

Hui ink sticks are mainly crafted in east China's Anhui Province, hence earning the moniker "Hui" ink, as the region was originally under the jurisdiction of Huizhou in ancient China. (Photo by Shi Yalei/Xinhua)

A craftswoman shows Hui ink sticks inspired by the Chinese zodiac Year of the Horse at an ink workshop in Shexian County, east China's Anhui Province, Feb. 11, 2026.

Delicate Hui ink sticks inspired by the Chinese zodiac Year of the Horse delight the eyes, making the millennium-old ink-making craftsmanship shine again.

Hui ink sticks are mainly crafted in east China's Anhui Province, hence earning the moniker "Hui" ink, as the region was originally under the jurisdiction of Huizhou in ancient China. (Photo by Shi Yalei/Xinhua)

A crafter makes a Hui ink stick inspired by the Chinese zodiac Year of the Horse at an ink workshop in Shexian County, east China's Anhui Province, Feb. 11, 2026.

Delicate Hui ink sticks inspired by the Chinese zodiac Year of the Horse delight the eyes, making the millennium-old ink-making craftsmanship shine again.

Hui ink sticks are mainly crafted in east China's Anhui Province, hence earning the moniker "Hui" ink, as the region was originally under the jurisdiction of Huizhou in ancient China. (Photo by Shi Yalei/Xinhua)

A crafter makes Hui ink at an ink workshop in Shexian County, east China's Anhui Province, Feb. 11, 2026.

Delicate Hui ink sticks inspired by the Chinese zodiac Year of the Horse delight the eyes, making the millennium-old ink-making craftsmanship shine again.

Hui ink sticks are mainly crafted in east China's Anhui Province, hence earning the moniker "Hui" ink, as the region was originally under the jurisdiction of Huizhou in ancient China. (Photo by Shi Yalei/Xinhua)

A craftswoman airs Hui ink sticks inspired by the Chinese zodiac Year of the Horse at an ink workshop in Shexian County, east China's Anhui Province, Jan. 5, 2026.

Delicate Hui ink sticks inspired by the Chinese zodiac Year of the Horse delight the eyes, making the millennium-old ink-making craftsmanship shine again.

Hui ink sticks are mainly crafted in east China's Anhui Province, hence earning the moniker "Hui" ink, as the region was originally under the jurisdiction of Huizhou in ancient China. (Xinhua/Zhou Mu)