Qi Line Embossing Artistry Passed Down Through Generations

The ancient calligraphy work 'Lantingji Xu' by Wang Xizhi has been passed down through seven generations of a family. The source notes the manuscript was eventually located in Yue. The Lantingji Xu calligraphy by Wang Xizhi was passed down as a family heirloom through seven generations, reaching the descendant Yonghe. The narrative also touches on historical figures such as Wang Han and Li Meng in relation to the item's history. The piece was passed to a beloved disciple following the death of the seventh-generation descendant, Zi Yong. The current location of the authentic piece is reportedly in Yue. The lineage of the calligraphy continued through the seventh generation, Yonghe, before being passed to a respected disciple. The traditional Chinese art of Qi Line Embossing, characterized by intricate, continuous lines on decorative items, is being preserved by the 12th-generation inheritor Qi Shuiku. This technique involves tightly coiling fine, shiny threads to create rich, layered patterns on various objects like pots and glass. Qi Chaorong is also mentioned as a successor. The technique is central to the aesthetic of Qi Shuiku, the twelfth-generation inheritor, who said vibrant colors and intricate designs. Zhong Tingting, a graduate in 2018, entered the Qi line engraving industry and later became a Douyin blogger in 2021, applying Qi line elements to original creations.