易水砚作为河北传统名砚产于易县,也称“易水古砚”。相传始于春秋,是我国名砚中的瑰宝。由于易砚的设计兼容了多种传统技艺,反应了不同时期的造型风格和文化特征,所以它的发展,也是对我国传统文化前进的一种推动。以易水砚为例,将其所囊括的文化经典与本身相联系,阐述易砚设计中所展现的文化内涵。 Yi Shui Yan as a traditional famous inkstone produced in Yi County, Hebei, also known as “Yishui ancient Yan.” Legend has it that in the spring and autumn, is a gem in our famous inkstone. As Yi-Yan’s design is compatible with a variety of traditional skills, reflecting the style and cultural characteristics of different periods, so its development, but also to promote our traditional culture. Taking YiShuiYan as an example, this paper illustrates the cultural connotations in the design of Yi-Yan through the connection of the cultural classics it contains.