Shao Zhi Yan Writing Brush Workshop has a history of over 130 years, established in 1862. It is the only traditional workshop that is professional in making all kinds of writing and drawing brushes and selling the four Treasures for a Study (writing brush, ink stick, ink slab and paper). It is Zhejiang Provincial Tourism Designated Shop and can export its products to other countries directly. 　　The workshop has won medals in 12 national and international exhibitions, such as held in Southeast Asia, Panama, Philadelphia and Hangzhou. In particular, its "Zhi Lan Tu" writing brushes have appealed greatly to customers home and abroad, which gained the gold medal of the Fifth Asia-Pacific International Fair. It was evaluated by China Commerce Ministry as one of the Six Famous Domestic Writing Brushes in 1983. In 1987, it got the "Jade Rabbit Award" for good and well-known specialties. Guangfeng Brushes got the "Good-quality Reward" for new products. Besides, "Zhi Lan Tu" was ranked as Famous Brand of Zhejiang Province in 1992 and Famous Brand of China's Four Treasure of a Study in 1999. 　　Shao Zhi Yan's good service has gained praises from the society and formed "4 merits" style, which refers to practice, prestige, sincerity and honesty. It has been evaluated as "Consumer-trusted Enterprise in Hangzhou". 　　Shao Zhi Yan brushes are liked not only by the common people but also by many famous drawers and calligraphers including Zhao Puchu, Sha Menghai, Qi Gong, Lu Yanshao, Qian Taojun, Guo Zhongxuan, Chang Shuhong and Pan Jiezi, etc. They have left their valuable works in Shao Zhi Yan, which not only add to Shao Zhi Yan's refined tastes but also increase the popularity of "Zhi Lan Tu" . Address: Zhongshan Road 298, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China Tel:0086-571-87026626 87026608 87062245 Fax:0086-571-87026626 Postcode:310001