Chinese Traditional Toys

The Chinese writing brush is famous in China as one of four treasures for study, which is the most popular tool to the traditional learners in China. Chinese calligraphy and painting are both can not leave it. It is the means of the traditional scholars to show their uniqueness and personality.It is the traditional writing implement in East Asian calligraphy. The body of the brush can be made from either bamboo, or rarer materials like red sandalwood, glass, ivory, silver, and gold. The head of the brush can be made from the hair (or feather) of a wide variety of animals, including the wolf, rabbit, deer, chicken, duck, goat, pig, tiger, etc. There is also a tradition in both China and Japan of making a brush using the hair of a newborn, as a once-in-a-lifetime souvenir for the child. It would make a lovely gift for anyone interested in the Chinese arts.