Why Japanese Calligraphy Ink Is So Expensive

Traditional Japanese calligraphy ink, referred to as sumi ink, comes in a solid form. It takes at least four years of production before these ink sticks can be sold, and even longer for the most expensive ones. A 200-gram high-grade ink stick from a producer like Kobaien costs over $1,000. And at some other retailers, prices can reach almost $2,000. Meanwhile, almost double the amount of commercial India ink can go for as little as $9. For more such videos, subscribe to our channel    / @businessinsiderindia9294   Visit us at: https://www.businessinsider.in/ BI on Facebook:   / businessinsiderindia   BI on Twitter:   / biindia   BI on Instagram: https://instagram.com/businessinsider...