Christmas Gift Ideas

Christmas Gift Ideas

Our pick of perfect Christmas gift ideas, from jewellery, journals and photo frames to soft, cosy throws and unique, one-off Chinese antiques. There's something here for everyone - even the most difficult to buy for! And if you're still not sure, give them the gift of choice with one of our e-gift cards or vouchers.
Idha Straight Hurricane Lantern
from £49.50

Idha Straight Hurricane Lantern

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These straight sided, cylindrical hurricane lanterns are now available only in the medium size. The upper part is made from recycled glass and sits...

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from £49.50
Pillow Box
£59.00

Pillow Box

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Pillow boxes like these were commonly used in China during the Qing dynasty to deter would-be thieves. The owner would place valuables inside the b...

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£59.00
Small Chinese Wooden Abacus
£59.00

Wooden Abacus

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Beijing, circa 1940 Once used by company employees, these old abacuses are from Beijing and and date from the mid twentieth century. Many of them i...

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£59.00
Necklace Boxes
£49.00

Necklace Box

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These beautiful boxes are made from wood and covered in faux leather. Available in either red or black and decorated with different designs, includ...

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£49.00
Painted Chinese Temple Drum
£275.00

Painted Temple Drum

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These colourful drums make unusual side tables. They are made from wood and hand painted, with the top and bottom covered with leather. The drums a...

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£275.00
Small Antique Tibetan Willow Bowl
£125.00

Small Tibetan Willow Bowl

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Tibet, circa 1900 Sourced from Tibet near the border with Qinghai province, these lovely old bowls date from the beginning of the 20th century. The...

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£125.00
Mango Wood Backgammon
£84.00

Mango Wood Backgammon

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Skilfully made using sustainable mango wood, this backgammon set has been handpainted. Both the chequers and the dice are made from mango wood.

£84.00
Huang Huali Wooden Storage Box
£145.00

Wooden Storage Box

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These lovely little boxes are great for holding jewellery or favourite treasures and make perfect gifts. They are newly made from huang-huali wood ...

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£145.00
Carved Wooden Praying Buddha
£125.00

Carved Wooden Praying Buddha

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These serene looking buddhas, seated in the lotus postion with hands clasped in prayer, are hand carved from wood and given an aged appearance. As ...

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£125.00
Antique Wooden Jewellery Box
£165.00

Antique Wooden Jewellery Box

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Jiangsu, circa 1920 These charming wooden boxes were produced in Jiangsu province in eastern China, near the cities of Shanghai and Suzhou. Each on...

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£165.00
Wooden Grain Scoop
£95.00

Wooden Grain Scoop

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Beijing, circa 1900 Once used at a Chinese market for scooping grain or rice, these simple wooden scoops are nice as decorative objects, as fruit b...

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£95.00
Handblown Vase in Teak Bowl
£125.00

Handblown Vase in Teak Bowl

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Sitting in sustainable teak root bowls, these lovely handblown vases would make beautiful ornaments or flower vases. Please note that each item is ...

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£125.00
Carved Coconut Ball, Large
£29.50

Carved Coconut Ball, Large

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These wonderful coconut shells are worked by hand to show beautiful floral designs in open carving. They are polished to a smooth finish and make l...

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£29.50
Bud Vase in Teak Bowl
£95.00

Bud Vase in Teak Bowl

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These small, round turquoise vases sit neatly into the teak bowls which are made using sustainable tree roots. Beautiful as table ornaments. Please...

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£95.00
Mirror Fronted Jewellery Box
£145.00

Mirror Fronted Jewellery Box

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Jiangsu, circa 1920 Crafted in Jiangsu province, between the cities of Shanghai and Suzhou, these foldable wooden boxes incorporate a reflective mi...

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£145.00
Small Decorative Mirror with Antique Carved Panels
£345.00

Small Decorative Mirror with Antique Carved Panels

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Zheijiang, circa 1880 This unusual portrait mirror has been created using what would once have formed part of a Chinese marriage bed from Zhejiang...

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£345.00
Small Altar Table with Decorative Lectern
£395.00

Small Altar Table with Decorative Lectern

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Zhejiang, circa 1860 This rare nineteenth century piece was handcrafted in Zhejiang province as a tabletop altar for ancestor worship. It features...

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£395.00
Large Wooden Jewellery Box
£185.00

Large Wooden Jewellery Box

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Jiangsu, circa 1920 These handcrafted wooden boxes are from Jiangsu province, produced near the cities of Shanghai and Suzhou. They open up to reve...

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£185.00
Lacquer Round Wooden Bowl
£125.00

Lacquer Round Wooden Bowl

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Ideal as a large fruit bowl, for snacks or perhaps for toiletries in a bathroom, these large round containers have been restored and refinished in ...

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£125.00
Antique Wooden Shallow Tibetan Bowl
£155.00

Shallow Tibetan Bowl

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Tibet, circa 1900 These old, shallow bowls are made from willow and are from the border of Qinghai province and Tibet. They would have been used fo...

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£155.00
Wooden Jewellery Box with Drawer
£245.00

Wooden Jewellery Box with Drawer

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Zhejiang, circa 1920 This little wooden box features some lovely carved detail on the front and has a removable lid and shallow drawer at the side....

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£245.00
Wooden Tea Dispenser
£345.00

Wooden Tea Dispenser

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Zhejiang, circa 1860 This unusual wooden barrel was produced in the city of Hangzhou in eastern China around the middle of the nineteenth century. ...

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£345.00
Vintage Chopstick Holder
£75.00

Vintage Chopstick Holder

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Jiangsu, circa 1920 Made from varnished beech in the early twentieth century, these simple chop-stick sets are held in a charming box with a cantil...

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£75.00
Long Handled Lacquered Basket
£185.00

Long Handled Lacquered Basket

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These attractive wooden containers were once used for carrying food. Each one has been restored and refinished with a new lacquer in blues and grey...

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£185.00

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