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TRANQUIL TUESDAYS / CHINESE TEA & TEA SET GIFTS

avril 3rd, 2013 Posted in BEIJING, CRAFTS, DESIGN, E-COMMERCE, FOOD, HANDMADE, HOMEWARE ACCESSORIES, PORCELAIN, TEA, WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS

Avr, 03 2013

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: Charlene Wang, founder of Tranquil Tuesdays a new brand selling Chinese tea.

: Charlene Wang, Tranquil Tuesdays founder sourcing tea in Anxi, Fujian. Charlene is checking the quality of the next harvest of Iron Goddess of Mercy (Tieguanyin) Oolong tea.

: At Tranquil Tuesdays tea is packaged in boxes, packets and tins designed by the founder of the company Charlene Wang.

: Tranquil Tuesdays teapots and cups are designed exclusively for the tea seller.

The simple pleasure of a cup of tea can be a very welcome break from the frenetic pace of life. But how to know which tea is best, when there are hundreds to choose from: Lapsang Souchong, Pu’er, Oolong, white tea, green tea…and so on. Nicely Made in China’s (NMiC) guest this week is Charlene Wang, a Californian of Chinese origin. She’s a tea aficionado and the founder of Tranquil Tuesdays, a new player in the world of tea merchants. She has taken it upon herself to bring the best tea leaves from China to the thirsty world.

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Mr.WANG HAORAN / K’O-SSU WORKSHOP

février 1st, 2013 Posted in ACCESSORIES, CRAFTS, EMBROIDERY, FASHION, HANDMADE, INTERIOR DECORATION, LUXURY

Fév, 01 2013

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: Mr Wang Haoran (Left – top row) with his grandfather, a K’o-ssu master with employees of the workshop.

: An example of K’o-ssu made on a dress for fashion Chinese brand Ne-Tiger in mr Wang Haoran’s workshop in Nantong.

: An example of K’o-ssu in this replica of Butterfly and Flower motif by Song era (960-1279) K’o-ssu master Zhu Kerou.

: K’o-ssu craftwoman at work in mr Wang Haoran’s workshop in Nantong.

K’o-ssu – also written kesi – or Chinese silk tapestry, is a complex traditional Chinese weaving technique which had its heyday during the Tang (618-907) and Song (960-1279) dynasties. Today there are less than 100 people working across China in this area. Frequently used to make clothes for imperial families and to reproduce famous Chinese paintings, nowadays this little known craft faces extinction due to lack of demand. However, there are signs of renewed interest, and to learn more about this precious technique, Nicely Made in China travelled to “textile town”, Nantong in Jiangsu province, to visit a young K’o-ssu maker, Mr. Wang Haoran.

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NMiC’S EXPERT’S CORNER: HOW TO MAINTAIN DIFFERENT TYPES OF FABRICS. (Sponsored article)

novembre 25th, 2012 Posted in BED LINEN, EMBROIDERY, EXPERT, FASHION, GARMENTS, HANDMADE, HOMEWARE ACCESSORIES, INTERIOR DECORATION, Non classé, TRAVEL ACCESSORIES, WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS

Nov, 25 2012

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: Linen is an elegant and discreet fabric which doesn’t tear easily and is beautiful when perfectly ironed with a little starch to prevent it creasing.

: A Shanghai Trio silk scarf: Virginie Fournier advises to never soak silk, never boil it and never use bleach.

: Shanghai Trio Gougou travel bag is made of polyester and can be washed in a washing machine.

: Virginie Fournier, Shanghai Trio owner and main designer gives a few tips on how to maintain different fabrics.

There’s nothing worse than getting a stain on your favorite garment and not knowing how to clean it. In the following article Virginie Fournier – owner and main designer of Shanghai Trio – and one of Nicely Made in China’s partners – gives Nicely Made in China readers a few tips on how to keep delicate and favorite articles in good shape for a long time.

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RI.by.CARRIE / DESIGNER LEGWEAR

septembre 22nd, 2012 Posted in ACCESSORIES, FASHION, HANDMADE, HONG KONG, SHANGHAI, WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS

Sep, 22 2012

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: Fashion designer Carrie Chan founder of RI.by.CARRIE, creates interesting legwear and hand printed tights “nicely made in China”.

: Hand printed tights by RI.by.CARRIE using the screen printing method are “nicely made in China”.

: Original leg wear by RI.by.CARRIE. Carrie Chan the founder likes oriental western patterns mixed together in a very modern way.

: Rabbittattoo is a creation of RI.by.CARRIE, the Hong Kong fashion brand launched by Carrie Chan. Tights are hand printed using the screen printing method.

Hong Kong-born fashion designer Carrie Chan, 32, got her Master’s Degree in Fashion Design in 2008 at the University of Westminster in the UK after a few years as a fashion and lifestyle journalist at the South China Morning Post. Then, in October 2011 she launched the first RI.by.CARRIE collection and made a name for herself with leg wear and hand printed tights. Nicely Made in China (NMiC) met Carrie in her Hong Kong studio at the Jockey Club Creative Arts Centre in Shek Kip Mei.

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TOM DAVIES / BESPOKE HANDMADE EYEWEAR

septembre 10th, 2012 Posted in ACCESSORIES, EYEWEAR, FASHION, HANDMADE, LUXURY, SHENZHEN

Sep, 10 2012

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: Tom Davies, the London-based bespoke eyewear designer produces his spectacles in Shenzhen.

: Buffalo Horn spectacles by Tom Davies: designed in Britain and “nicely” hand made in China.

: All Tom Davies creations are hand made in the factory the company owns in Shenzhen, Southern China. The bespoke eyewear are mainly made of cotton acetate, titanium and buffalo horn.

: After the client’s measurements are taken by an optician part of Tom Davies’s network, they’re sent to the factory in Shenzhen where 16 people will work on a pair of bespoke glasses.

Eyewear comes in all shapes, materials and colours. Yet choosing the pair of glasses that not only solves your eyesight problems but also flatters and fits you perfectly can be challenging. While trying to understand why finding the perfect pair of specs can be so tricky, Nicely Made in China (NMiC) met Tom Davies, a London-based eyewear designer and his assistant Stephen Jakub. Tom’s design studio is in Mortlake, west London, and it is from here he produces his handmade eyewear, which is manufactured in China. In the following interview Tom and Stephen tell the story behind the remarkable craftsmanship required to make their handmade bespoke spectacles and why they’re proud of their China connection.

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C.L.MA CLASSICAL FURNITURE MUSEUM & WORKSHOP

mai 23rd, 2012 Posted in BEIJING, CITIES, FURNITURE, HANDMADE, INTERIOR DECORATION

Mai, 23 2012

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: Mr Kele Ma photographed in his museum in Tianjin, in front of chairs from Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties.

: Reproduction of a late Ming dynasty noble scented rosewood armchair.

: Over 1000 authentic pieces of furniture from the Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties are displayed on 4000 sq. meters in Mr Ke Lema’s museum in Tianjin.

: One of Mr Kele Ma’s carpenter carving the door of a scented rosewood cabinet with dragon patterns. This type of cabinet was popular during the Qing Dynasty.

Much has been lost in China’s rush for modernity, but Nicely Made in China’s guest this week, Mr Kele Ma, proves the exception. He has devoted his life to salvaging countless pieces of beautifully handcrafted ancient furniture which can now be seen at the museum he recently opened in Tianjin.

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LuRu HOME / NANKEEN

mai 15th, 2012 Posted in CRAFTS, HANDMADE, INTERIOR DECORATION, SHANGHAI, WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS

Mai, 15 2012

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: Shanghai-based Liza Serratore and Claire Russo, LuRu Home founders, have given Nankeen centre stage in their home decoration business.

: An example of Nankeen drying in the breeze in Shanghai photographed by Fiona Reilly.

: LuRu Home cushion with traditional indigo patterns made using the Nankeen technique.

: Liza Serratore and Claire Russo use Nankeen to create patterns on their “nicely made in China” cushions for their home deco business, LuRu Home, based in Shanghai.

Imagine giving a new lease of life to a three thousand year old Chinese tradition! This is exactly what Liza Serratore and Claire Russo – two young American entrepreneurs based in Shanghai – have done with ‘Nankeen’ in creating LuRu Home. They are determined to make it a household name, not just in China but way beyond too. Nicely Made in China (NMiC) recently spoke with them to find out more about it.

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MEUH! / FASHION DESIGN

mars 2nd, 2012 Posted in EMBROIDERY, FASHION, GARMENTS, HANDMADE, Non classé, SHANGHAI

Mar, 02 2012

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: Hélène Meunier, the creator of the Shanghai-based fashion brand Meuh!

: Hélène Meunier’s style is retro-chic with a dash of fun!

: Hélène Meunier’s recent venture into men’s clothing for Meuh!

: A creation for Meuh! by Hélène Meunier for the Autumn-Winter 2012 collection.

Latest: Meuh! stopped its activities in June 2012.

This week’s story comes from “Paris of the East”, as Shanghai used to be fondly known. We meet Hélène Meunier, a young French mother of 2, long term Shanghai resident and the creator of the Meuh! fashion brand. Nicely Made in China (NMiC) caught up with her between fittings to talk about her love of vintage clothes and how her brand has been adopted by fashion-conscious Shanghai “belles”.

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TANG’ROULOU / CHILDREN & BABY CLOTHES

novembre 28th, 2011 Posted in ACCESSORIES, BEIJING, CHILDREN, CRAFTS, EMBROIDERY, FASHION, GARMENTS, HANDMADE, WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS

Nov, 28 2011

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: Pierre-Yves Babin and Amélie Peraud the founder of Beijing-based children and baby clothes and accessories,Tang’Roulou.

: Chinese know-how with Xiao Liu who works on Tang’Roulou’s creations in one of the Beijing workshops.

: The lama monk-style reversible bag retails for 220 Rmb.

: Amélie Peraud, Tang’Roulou founder with the women of the “Baihua” cooperative who make handmade embroidery.

If you live in Northern China, chances are that on a cold winter’s day you’ve bought ‘tang hu lu’, those little skewers of toffee smothered fruits. But there’s another ‘tang hu lu’: Tang’Roulou (written phonetically), is a Chinese company created by French-born Amélie Peraud in 2004 which has in 7 years become synonymous with ‘made in China’ quality children and baby clothes and accessories. Read the rest of this entry »

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PALOMA SANCHEZ / JEWELLERY

novembre 17th, 2011 Posted in ACCESSORIES, BEIJING, HANDMADE, JEWELLERY, LUXURY, WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS

Nov, 17 2011

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: Beijing-based gemologist Paloma Sanchez flies all over the world to buy the gems she will later use in her jewellery.

: Paloma Sanchez examines a Sleeping Beauty turquoise from Arizona with one of the goldsmith who works in her workshop in Beijing.

: A Paloma Sanchez necklace with an opal from Ethiopia and 3 black agates from Brazil.

: A rough aquamarine from Madagascar and a faceted one for this beautiful Paloma Sanchez ring.

If Indiana Jones was a woman and a gemologist his name would probably be Paloma Sanchez. In a recent interview with Nicely Made in China (NMiC), Paloma recounts some of her adventures around the world’s hot spots and how she creates her jewellery. Read the rest of this entry »

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TRANQUIL TUESDAYS / CHINESE TEA & TEA SET GIFTS

Mr.WANG HAORAN / K’O-SSU WORKSHOP

NMiC’S EXPERT’S CORNER: HOW TO MAINTAIN DIFFERENT TYPES OF FABRICS. (Sponsored article)

RI.by.CARRIE / DESIGNER LEGWEAR

TOM DAVIES / BESPOKE HANDMADE EYEWEAR

C.L.MA CLASSICAL FURNITURE MUSEUM & WORKSHOP

LuRu HOME / NANKEEN

MEUH! / FASHION DESIGN

TANG’ROULOU / CHILDREN & BABY CLOTHES

PALOMA SANCHEZ / JEWELLERY

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