Christmas Gift Ideas

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

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...

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

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...

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...

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

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

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 ...

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

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...

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

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

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...

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

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...

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...