INTERIOR DECORATION | Nicely Made in China

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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SAND / FURNITURE FOR CHILDREN

août 27th, 2012 Posted in CHILDREN, DESIGN, FURNITURE, HONG KONG, INTERIOR DECORATION, WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS

Août, 27 2012

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: Italian designer and Sand’s founder Silvia Marlia designs furniture for children. She’s holding the pencil tray, one of her creations, that helps keep some order on your child’s desk.

: Sand’s first creation: a wardrobe called MM1. It is a trunk wardrobe on wheels designed for people from 3 years old and up.

: “Books on wheels” one of Italian designer Silvia Marlia’s creations for her new brand Sand is designed especially for children at the age where they like to push everything.

: Sand’s solution for keeping rooms tidy: the MM2 is a cabinet on wheels designed for children from 3 years old and up.

We’ve barely closed the beach house and September is upon us. It’s time to think of children returning to school, buying new clothes and maybe new furniture for their bedrooms. So at Nicely Made in China (NMiC) we’ve decided to feature a product specially made for children. We met with Italian designer Silvia Marlia who these days lives in Hong Kong. Silvia grew up in Milan surrounded by designers, and trained as an assistant Montessori teacher. She recently created Sand, a new Chinese brand of furniture specially designed for children. In the following interview she tells us all about her motivation to design furniture for children.

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children, furniture, hong kong, women_entrepreneurs

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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NOOKHA / BAMBOO FURNITURE

mai 5th, 2012 Posted in CRAFTS, DESIGN, FURNITURE, GREEN PRODUCTS, HONG KONG, INTERIOR DECORATION, WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS

Mai, 05 2012

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: Christine Richard, Hong Kong-based founder of Nookha, the design bamboo furniture.

: The “Lily” collection: low-level lacquered round moso bamboo tables designed by Macon & Lesquoy for “Nookha Design”.

: Low level “Kaawa” table nicely made in China designed by Stephane Bulle for “Nookha Design”.

: Hong Kong-based French designer Stéphane Bulle designed those tables made of betung bamboo for “Nookha Design”. They come in 3 sizes and 4 different colors.

Bamboo groves have been a feature of Chinese flora for thousands of years. And humans have found many different uses for this, the largest member of the grass family, varying from building material to medicine and musical instruments. Its many qualities have long been favored by furniture designers too, among them Christine Richard, a Hong Kong-based “design publisher” (“editeur de design” in French) who recently launched Nookha, a designer furniture brand. In this interview with Nicely Made in China (NMiC) she tells us why she chooses to use bamboo and why part of her production is (nicely) made in China.

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SMARTWOOD – FLAT PACK FURNITURE

janvier 5th, 2012 Posted in DESIGN, FURNITURE, HANGZHOU, INTERIOR DECORATION

Jan, 05 2012

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: Smartwood’s chairs and table are made of American oak.

: Smartwood founder Zhao Lei discuss a technical problem with a carpenter.

: Nicely made in China wood shelves by Smartwood.

: Zhao Lei’s simple design – cf. his coat hanger in the background – appeals to the Chinese public, particularly the young and urban generation.

China’s export-led economy is slowly becoming more of a local consumer-led market. Evidence of this can be found in the growing number of consumer products with Chinese brands appearing in the shops all over China. Today, at Nicely Made in China (NMiC), we’re happy to introduce Zhao Lei – based in Hangzhou – and his Chinese furniture brand Smartwood.

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MERRY CHRISTMAS & A HAPPY NEW YEAR 2012!

décembre 24th, 2011 Posted in BUSINESS CENTRE, CHRISTMAS MESSAGE, CULTURE, INTERIOR DECORATION, PET RELOCATOR, PRESS, TRAVEL

Déc, 24 2011

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: Li Zetian founder and main designer of the Chinese product design company Daye Design based in Foshan in Guangdong province.

: Alexander Host, one of the founders of Sanitov Studio photographed in Covent Garden, London.

: Daniel Meller, CreativCulture founder and driving force. He’s set himself the mission of promoting Chinese creativity!

: Innovasians owner, South Africa-born Lizette Smook, photographed wearing eco-towels, one of her star product. (Ph.Edmon Leong)

: Tarynn Hatton-Jones, South African Burnt Oringe founder in her company’s showroom in Aberdeen, Hong Kong.

: Michelle Lai founder of Mischa bags photographed in Paris on the Ile de la Cité in the Vert-Galant park by the river Seine with one of her creation.

: Julian Wilson and Aaron Pattillo founders of the yak wool knitwear maker Khunu.

: The team of our sponsor the Hong Kong French bookstore Parenthèses: Jenny (L), Madeline (C) and Emmanuelle (R).

: Serge Pierrard one of the founder of travel agent and Nicely Made in China sponsor Travel Stone.

: Josephine Lau the owner of Nicely Made in China sponsor Centre O a Hong Kong-based business centre.

: Patrick O’Donnell owner / founder of Links Moving – NMiC first sponsor – specializes in international moving and pets relocation.

: Elise de Saint Guilhem founder of Rouge Baiser-Elise also one of NMiC sponsor.

: Norlha, a Tibet-based yak wool shawls Chinese brand.

: Dominic Johnson-Hill, Plastered 8 founder and “creative dictator” as he calls himfelf.

: Grace Ching who created Loveramics with her husband William, photographed in the Tung Street store, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong.

: Gao Zenmin the bass maker in his home in Hebei with a folding double-bass and its case.

: Virginie Fournier creator of Shanghai Trio.

: Adam Healy, Ark Surfboards founder, with a standup paddle board in Hong Kong.

: Stephane Michel who since 2007, with his brother Lander, has given a new lease of life to Federico Iguzzini Watches. He wears the OM watch from the Spiritual line.

: Judy Leissner, Grace Vineyard CEO.

Goodbye 2011, hello 2012!

2011 has been an eventful year for Nicely Made in China. 51,000 people visited the website to read our stories on quality Chinese products: watches, travel, carpets, porcelain, yak wool knitwear, children’s clothes, outdoor equipment, high end design, handbags and more.

2011 has also been a year of firsts for Nicely Made in China: we received our first mention on the CNNGo website, we registered our first e-commerce sales, we launched our Expert’s page, put our first video online (thank you Jade & Ali), featured our first recycled products and published our first article in German and we reached the 500 fans mark on our Facebook page.

This end-of-year message would not be complete without thanking our loyal sponsors who continue to support us, and just like us, believe that quality products and services can indeed be found in China. So, we would like to thank very specially our favorite travel agent Travel Stone, the luxury bed linen maker Rouge-Baiser, the Hong Kong business centre CentreO, the Hong Kong French bookstore Parenthèses, the publisher Primary Mandarin, and lastly our first and oldest sponsor, the international mover and pet relocator Links Moving.

We wish you all a very happy Christmas, and a prosperous and healthy 2012.

FLORIAN PUCHER – CARPET DESIGNER

juillet 22nd, 2011 Posted in BEIJING, DESIGN, FURNITURE, INTERIOR DECORATION

Juil, 22 2011

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: A design based on Dutch landscape with its vivid colors which remind of the the Netherlands’s fields of flowers.

: Florian Pucher used all the shades of brown for this design which reminds of Africa.

: Florian Pucher uses New-Zealand wool to make its carpets.

: Vienna-born, Beijing-based carpet designer Florian Pucher at work at home on new designs.

A beautiful carpet can make the world of difference to a room. So says Florian Pucher – architect and interior designer. In his 7 years in China, Florian has tried his hand at different things including ceramics and furniture making, but it is carpet design which has brought him success. Nicely Made in China (NMiC) met him first over a year ago when things were just taking off. Since then a lot has happened, as he tells us in a recent interview. Read the rest of this entry »

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BURNT ORINGE – BED LINEN

juin 17th, 2011 Posted in BED LINEN, GREEN PRODUCTS, HONG KONG, INTERIOR DECORATION, WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS

Juin, 17 2011

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: Tarynn Hatton-Jones, South African Burnt Oringe founder in her company’s showroom in Aberdeen, Hong Kong.

: A model in Burnt Oringe “Mother Earth” bed linen collection. The bedsheets are made of TENCEL® which is a eucalyptus fiber.

: Each time a box of bed linen is sold Burnt Oringe plants a tree in Thailand on behalf of the buyer.

: Burnt Oringe organic cotton bed linen (Ph.Darren LeBeuf)

After a long day at the office or a night out on the town, what could be better than slipping into clean cool sheets? ‘Nothing!’ According to Tarynn Hatton-Jones, Nicely Made in China’s (NMiC) guest this week. She arrived from Johannesburg, South-Africa, a few years ago as a banker and very quickly felt a higher calling: providing her fellow human beings with what she believes is the best thing in life. So she created Burnt Oringe, a luxury bed linen company. Read the rest of this entry »

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Mr.WANG HAORAN / K’O-SSU WORKSHOP

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

SAND / FURNITURE FOR CHILDREN

C.L.MA CLASSICAL FURNITURE MUSEUM & WORKSHOP

LuRu HOME / NANKEEN

NOOKHA / BAMBOO FURNITURE

SMARTWOOD – FLAT PACK FURNITURE

MERRY CHRISTMAS & A HAPPY NEW YEAR 2012!

FLORIAN PUCHER – CARPET DESIGNER

BURNT ORINGE – BED LINEN

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