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Discover Bradford 2025: A Year of Culture for the Whole Family Bradford has been named the UK’s City of Culture for 2025, and the city has been preparing for an incredible year full of cultural celebrations, artistic events, and family-friendly...

Traditional Chinese gardens are renowned for their tranquillity, elegance and for creating the perfect balance between nature and architecture. Chinese culture has a long and highly revered history of beautiful garden design, and horticulture and cultivation are activities which are...

Here at Shimu our ceramics collection features a selection of beautiful blue and white items for your home. Our range of blue and white Chinese porcelain includes classic ginger jars, temple jars, ceramic stools and more. From vase lamp bases, perfect...

Chinese New Year falls this year on Wednesday the 29th of January, with celebrations taking place across China and the rest of the world as we move from the Year of the Dragon into the Year of the Snake. In...

The history of Chinese tea ceremonies reflects cultural evolution, societal values, and technological advancements. Dating back over 4,000 years, tea in China began as a medicinal herb and later became a significant part of its spiritual, artistic, and social traditions....

With Christmas fast approaching and big brands gearing up for Black Friday sales, it's easy to be drawn into the frenzy of big discounts and mass consumption. At Shimu we prefer to step back from this recent retail 'tradition' through our ongoing commitment to...

Silk Roads, the British Museum’s latest major exhibition, opened last month and showcases a wealth of dazzling objects from the length of the ancient trading network. The carefully chosen selection of artefacts includes everything from beautiful Tang Chinese ceramics, to...

Antique Chinese altar tables, shrines and ancestor portraits are unique artefacts from China’s history, which once held significant roles in traditional Chinese homes and which are now finding their place in contemporary interiors. Historical Significance and Traditional Uses In ancient...