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From very early on in Chinese culture it was customary for the wealthiest in society to be buried alongside objects that signified their rank and status, with the objects believed to be transported with them into the afterlife. Typically, these items...

We are currently looking for a Customer Service and Sales Executive to join our small team based at our showroom in Greengates, Bradford. Working closely with the director, your role will involve: Acting as the first point of contact for our...

At Shimu we are always on the look out for beautiful accessories and products that will perfectly complement our oriental furniture. We source the majority of these direct from China ourselves, as their unique nature and the traditional skills needed to...

When we think of Chinese interiors and oriental style home décor, we imagine dark woods and sleek surfaces in black or red lacquer with gold paintings, rich silks, blue and white porcelain and the soft lighting of Chinese lanterns. Another...

Chinese New Year falls this year on Tuesday 1st February, with celebrations taking place across China and the rest of the world as we move from the Year of the Ox into the Year of the Tiger. The tiger is...

Despite the huge disruption caused by Covid and the subsequent shipping and supply chain crisis, we have continued to stock up during these strange times with both our handcrafted, reproduction ranges and with more wonderful Chinese antiques. Whilst the huge increase in...

You don’t need a period property or to invest completely in a purely oriental style to include Chinese furniture in your home. Indeed, one or two carefully chosen pieces can add striking interest to an otherwise simple and modern room,...

If you’ve been having a major clear out over the last year, you wouldn’t be alone. Whilst COVID restrictions meant so much extra time at home, and the popularity of the KonMari method has soared, many have taken the opportunity...

We’ve seen a noticeable rise in demand for our screens and room dividers over recent years, and particularly over the last twelve months as many of us spend more and more time at home. With foreign travel and trips away...