Christmas Gift Ideas

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...

These lovely rustic journals completely natural, they are handmade with recycled cotton paper and naturally tanned leather, by a co-operative of 40...

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...

This decorative tassel includes a brown 'antique jade' stone, carved to show a pair of dragons facing away from each other. With brown beads either...

The stylised C-shaped dragons are reproductions of ancient totems made by the Hongshan people, a neolithic culture from northeastern China and Mong...

These decorative cast iron horses are replicas of pieces from China's Tang dynasty (618 - 907 AD). They are given an antiqued appearance and make b...

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

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

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...

These brown glass vases are teardrop in shape and are handblown. Ideal for holding flowers or simply as ornaments. The price shown is for each item.

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

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

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

Shanghai, circa 1860 This little carved wooden panel would have been one of a set used as internal dividers or window panels in a Chinese home. It ...

Jiangsu, circa 1880 This long, horizontal carved panel once formed part of an internal divider in a Chinese home, where it would have been affixed ...

Jiangsu, circa 1880 This long, intricately carved horizontal panel would make a wonderful feature today, hung on a wall above a console table or be...

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

These ceramic horses are replicas of those made during China's Tang Dynasty. Along with figurines of camels, servants, and civil officials, pottery...

These vintage stoneware bottles were used for storing oil or wine in northern China during the mid-twentieth century. Each bottle has a narrow neck...

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 ...

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...

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....

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

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...

This lovely tassel comes in a presentation box as show, which by itself makes a nice jewellery box. The main stone on the tassel is jade, carved in...

These old wooden containers were originally used in China for measuring and carrying rice. They have been restored and refinished, but each one sti...

Each one of these beautiful ornaments is created by hand from a coconut shell. The intricate open carvings show various leaf and scrolling designs....