For those who wish to hang paintings of Van Gogh and Rembrandt and buy them at an affordable price, the Dafen Village is the place to be. Located in the suburb of Buji, the village is known for its production of painting replicas. This unique venture was started by Huang Jiang, who trained a bevy of painters for recreating some of the most famous paintings. The major requirement for painters is to add something to make it obvious that the painting is a replica. Once a producer of over 60 percent of the world's oil paintings, this village is a delight for art lovers.
Decorated in period Chinese style, this shop stocks anything to do with Chinese tea. Yixing teapots, which hold enough tea for one person, are displayed with tiny matching teacups, much like over-sized thimbles. Delicate porcelain drinking cups and hand-painted tea caddies complete the tea accessory selection. Tea tasting and on-the-spot tea blending are part of the courteous and informative service.
Merchandise at this popular department store is categorized into three areas. Fashion World offers leather products, fragrances, cosmetics, watches, fine jewelry, fashion apparel and accessories. Designer names include Burberry, Alfred Dunhill, Nina Ricci, Celine, Bally, Givenchy and Estee Lauder. The Boutique Gallery features world-famous names, including Gucci, Salvatore Ferragamo, Cartier, Alfred Dunhill, Tiffany, Coach, Hermès, and Fendi. Entertainment World is a great place for souvenirs such as tea, traditional Chinese arts and crafts, as well as fun apparel. There is also special food and liquor items.
All the antique furniture sold by the friendly proprietor comes from the Beijing and Tianjin areas of northern China. These 18th and 19th century sturdy cabinets were designed in simple block styles, usually without any carving, and are just polished to retain their natural state. They come in various types of wood, including the Ming imperial wood huanghauli, the late Qing imperial wood zitan, blackwood and elm. Smaller items such as scholar's study treasures, leather boxes and dowry baskets are also good buys.
Attached to the Hong Kong Museum of Art, this shop has shelves loaded with informative books, some bilingual, some pictorial and some in Chinese only. Both professionals and novices fascinated by the world of art are bound to find something here. There are enormous books describing ceramics, paintings, costumes, bronzes and jade, as well as both Buddhist and Western art, all with glorious pictures that anyone would appreciate. Museum publications and reproductions of prints by famous Chinese artists are also available.
Named after a beloved pet cat, Cocktail Jojo is both a cafe and boutique. This quirky and charming Wan Chai boutique offers a plethora of home goods, from bags, aprons, throw pillows, dishes and hand towels, for the graphic print obsessed. In the cafe portion, customers can sip on fruity teas or gourmet coffee.
Named after a beloved pet cat, Cocktail Jojo is both a cafe and boutique. This quirky and charming Wan Chai boutique offers a plethora of home goods, from bags, aprons, throw pillows, dishes and hand towels, for the graphic print obsessed. In the cafe portion, customers can sip on fruity teas or gourmet coffee.
Lemon King is a little stall that sells various preserved fruits, the best selling being lemons hence the name Lemon King. The fruits is first marinated in brine to remove its tanginess after which it is deseeded, sun-dried and sugared. lemon snack is first marinated in salt for 90 days, then it is sliced and the seeds are discarded. A good for nausea and colds, this snack is very popular among children.
Architectz' Factory is part coffee shop, part curio shop, and part home decor. Enter through the vine-covered double doors and browse through the selection of vintage and new items ranging from the practical (lamps and colorful tea cups) to the curious (old taxi signs and fire hose knobs). When you're finished browsing, take a seat on the breezy patio and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee.
RWB 300 is a joint effort between the New Life Rehab Association and artist Stanley Wong Ping-pui (aka AnotherMountainMan). Using the ubiquitous red, white and blue plastic canvas that permeates all classes and cultural scenes of Hong Kong, each of the totes, backpacks, home decor and accessories here are assembled by recovering mental illness patients treated by New Life. In this way, these Hong Kong citizens and an iconic symbol of regional pragmatism are reintegrated into city life, allowing for a fresh start on both sides. Ping-pui occasionally runs workshops from the store, allowing locals and visitors to try their hand at upcycling. RWB's trendy, eco-conscious, sociologically equitable operation is not only laudable for their ethos, but their high-quality and high-fashion wares.
For those who wish to hang paintings of Van Gogh and Rembrandt and buy them at an affordable price, the Dafen Village is the place to be. Located in the suburb of Buji, the village is known for its production of painting replicas. This unique venture was started by Huang Jiang, who trained a bevy of painters for recreating some of the most famous paintings. The major requirement for painters is to add something to make it obvious that the painting is a replica. Once a producer of over 60 percent of the world's oil paintings, this village is a delight for art lovers.
Merchandise at this popular department store is categorized into three areas. Fashion World offers leather products, fragrances, cosmetics, watches, fine jewelry, fashion apparel and accessories. Designer names include Burberry, Alfred Dunhill, Nina Ricci, Celine, Bally, Givenchy and Estee Lauder. The Boutique Gallery features world-famous names, including Gucci, Salvatore Ferragamo, Cartier, Alfred Dunhill, Tiffany, Coach, Hermès, and Fendi. Entertainment World is a great place for souvenirs such as tea, traditional Chinese arts and crafts, as well as fun apparel. There is also special food and liquor items.