The Thousand-Year Legacy of China's Brush Capital: Exploring Wengang Writing Brush Craftsmanship in Jinxian
The Thousand-Year Legacy of China’s Brush Capital: Exploring Wengang Geographic Connections Jinxian County, Wengang Town, Lidu Town, Nanchang, Linchuan (Historical Jurisdiction), Fu River, Lake Junshan, Wengang Street, Shahe Village, Zou Family of Qiantang, Donggui Village. Millennial Roots: The Historical Origins and Ming Dynasty Transition of Wengang Brushes Wengang Town in Jinxian County (formerly under Linchuan County) is world-renowned as the “Hometown of the Chinese Writing Brush.” According to the Jinxian County Chronicle, the history of brush making in Wengang and neighboring Lidu Town dates back over 2,100 years. Legend has it that the techniques were brought from Central China by Guo Jie and Zhu Xing during the Qin Dynasty. By the 4th century AD, the legendary calligrapher Wang Xizhi specifically requested brushes from this region while serving as an official in Linchuan, highlighting the early prestige of these tools. ...