SHOPS TO VISIT
WHERE TO OBTAIN THE BEST VALUES
THE SILK CENTRES
D. CHELLARAM
D. Chellaram, in Pedder-street, opposite the Hong Kong Hotel have a fine stock of beautiful Chinese shawis which are specially selected by their manager who is a special ist in this line. These shawls com- prise a large variety which should satisfy the most exacting pur- their The same applies chaser.
Coats and exquisite Mandarin Skirts, the famous old style dress of China. Houri Coats and Japanese Kimonos are also stocked, each beautifully embroidered with elaborate designs too pretty to describe.
Slks are also to be found in these stores in great variety-the best products of Japan, Chinn and Tadia both in plain colours and printed. Their brocades and crepes are also ladica' for excellent materials dreases, etc.
This Store specialises in ladies' hose and mon's socks, while its tailoring department undertakes to execute orders for ladies dresses and pyjamas, and men's shirts and collars within 12 hours, fit being guaranteed.
worth
Other appealing goods examining in these stores are beau- tiful Egyptian Tapestry and Per sian Rugs, as good as any obtain able anywhere else in the East.
THE BOMBAY STORE
Famous for its low prices and high quality, the Bombay Silk Store
is located in D'Aguilar-street. up
They specialise in Swatow Drawn- work which is most appealing and very moderately priced.
Their art embroideries and flaces are also of very high quality.| whilst in the matter of silk shawls, the Swatow Trading Company have some beauties in stock which are real eye-openers. The stitching is of the popular "short" variety and the embroideries of chic designs and dainty colouring.
EAST ASIATIC co.
The East Asiatic Company has its store in the Asiatic Building with entrance at the corner of Flower-street and Queen's-road, and
just across the road from the Hong Kong Hotel.
Amongst the great variety of goods stocked in this store are very pretty Canton Drawnwork,
A
very
curved
shawls, Swatow Ivoryware includ- fine pair of ing
tusks, Late- delicately
tables
other useful querware, cigarette boxes, vases,
and articles, blackwood lamp shades with prettily painted silk sides, amber beads, handbags of fancy design, Peking actor dolls, Pewter-
ten
ware, Mandarin Hats and Coats, Daly to mention few of the daintles.
A
A few minutes of exploration in this "house of good things" is bound to bring to light very desir- able remembrances of the trip out East.
FOOK WENG & CO.
the store for Swatow This is Linen Drawnwork of exceptional
the slight incline from Queen's-quality and price. It is located
rond.
on the ground floor of China Bulld-
THE CHINA MAIL SPECIAL TOURISTS' SUPPLEMENT.
DON'T FAIL TO VISIT
THE OLDEST
AND THE TOW SHOP
while you are in Hong Kong.
SWATOW DRAWN WORK CO.
ESTABLISHED 1907.
MANUFACTURERS & EXPORTERS
Hand
Of
Drawn-Thread-Work,
Cross-Stitched-
Work, Art Embroideries, Ladies* Silk Under- wear, Laces, Silk Shawls & Scarfs, Mandarin Coats & Skirts, Tientsin Carpets & Rugs, Shades, Ivory, Lamp Chinese Tapestries, Cloisonne, Pewter, Lacquer & Brass Ware & All Kinds of Oriental Fancy Goods.
14, PEDDER STREET
(next to the Dollar Steamship Line).
HONG KONG.
Last; but not least, are the very]
In addition this shop stocks all
to be found the fine Ivory goods-Ladies' Necklaces. kinds of Oriental fancy goods as
They give real excellent value in ing in Queen's-road, right in the all their goods at the Bombay Store.centre of the shopping district. Their stock, which is second to Here are also none in this part of the world com-
Mandarin
very
best
Embroidered Chinaware Coats, Shawls and Silk Kimonos of very pretty workmanship and designs, and made of the best material, ob- tainable.
lector.
fully worked.
JEWELS & CURIOS
WANG HING & CO.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1929. SHOPS TO VISIT
WHERE TO OBTAIN THE BEST VALUES
cated. Everything is absolutely possession of Mr. Kwong Sang,' and genuine, and, best of all, the prices the subject of envious admiration are competitive.
of all who had the pleasure of see- ing it.
Lock Hing's also deal in fine
This exquisite ploture is made of Shanghai and Canton silks, grass cloths, embroideries, crepes, chic hand woven or drawn coloured silk shawls, and ivory, bronze, iscquered, and real gold, thread of the finest cloisonne ware, porcelain and orna- workmanship drawn in the Imperial ments of gold and silver, and the Palacé ander the personal supervi work of master craftsmen. Gold 'sion of the Empress. In the middle Manjusar! and silver jewellery can also be of the shrine is made to order.
They are also manufacturers of Blackwood furniture both Inlaid and carved chairs, tables and stands, all well made and beautifully finish- ed. The shop is at No. 83, Queen's road Central.
KOMOR'S
(Komor & Komor.)
Buddha, and at the back is the finest gold thread screen with minute figures in the alrcular spans of bridges.
In the lower part is the Buddha Fu" with attendant or "Dog of tufts of hair and lucy tails, closely resembling the Peking Spaniel which is, in fact, named after it, the "Llon Dog." The lion is mount- ed in diaper pattern saddle, jewel
the
A visit to Komor & Komor's Art pendants and tassels, and the two gallery la recommanded to all visi-attendants are in true Buddhist tors to Hong Kong. The establish- form.
This is an
exceptional Chinese ment is under the management of Mr. Komor, an authority on Chi-work of art and shows the Kaishu There are two nese and Japanese art who joined type at its best. the firm (Kuhn & Komor) forty similar Kalahu pictures In
are at Peking which years ago and whose collection is a Museum
prized. It Is said household word under curio col-highly
that lectors.
o ter
38 of An $10,000 for the The collection on exhibition is as the finest In the Far East. You find in Hong Kong was refused by its articles there for prices ranging previous owner before it came into from one dollar up to thousands of Mr. Kwong Sang's possession. Idollars. Every article is marked in Another rare piece of antique to plain Agures and visitors are albe seen in Mr. Kwong Sang's place ways received with courtesy whe is an Imperial bottle-shaped vase, a ther they buy or not. Their pack photo of which is reproduced in this jing And shipping department supplement.
guarantees that everything sent by Its colour
much picture
a Aine light
them must arrive at any part of turquoise blue glaze ground
the world in perfect order.
,
Komor's art gallery is situated on
UNIQUE STATUETTE -
which is Bkilfully hand-
This
"
came Vase
tomato red an Im- near the Hong Kong ferry corner drawn in
five-clawed dragon. A of Chater Road and the fine window perini display draws all day and night smaller dragon in the lower part of The beautiful jade stones to be big crowds of sight-seers. This the vase and the clouds above are The Ju-ce head pattern at the of the oldest firms in Hong Kong.
The picture shows a self pro- mouth of the vase is in blue, green found here are the best obtainable Arm, established since 1867, is one in delicate tints of Famille Rose.
out of the they have ready-made pieces of ex-most celebrated, artists of Japan. In laces, Mandarin Cigar and Cigarette Holdere, Nap-well as ivory, cloisonne, pewter, in Hong Kong and second to none, prise Houri Conts, Coolle Coats. Costumes, pewterware, brassware, kin Ringa, Photo Frames. Pendants, lacquer and brass wares all beauti- 'whilst in the matter of jewellery trait of Ichin Kaneda one of the and red.
Imperial Palace during the Boxer cellent designs in both Chinese and Carved Boxes,.j Cloisonneware, and Bangles, Combs,
Rising in 1900, and its first owner approved foreign patterns. ivoryware, while they niso jaye Figuree, Chests, etc..all very ac
was a Salt Revenue Officer. Later it passed to the possession of the some rare pieces of Curfor which ceptable gifts to those back Home. should delight the heart of col
Compradore of Messrs. Shewan, CHINA HANDICRAFT CO.
Tomes and Co., Ltd., the manager of which recently sent a gift of a Sung Chun Bulb Bowl and a Psi Ting White Bowl to the British Museum. The third owner of the vase was the Compradore of the ories Douglas Steamship Co., who died some years ago. During his life time he refused an offer of $10,000 for the vase which is a first class specimen of porcelain made for the Keen Lung Emperor in A.D. 1736.
Dresses are to be found here in a wide range of choice, as well as pyjamas, shirts and underwears, and if the ready-to-wear ones do not anit you, orders for made-to- measure garments will be accepted for execution within 24 hours.
The Pongee aults made to order by this store are well known for their quality of material plus good
fit and stylish out.
THE PIONEER STORE
the
The Pioneer Silk Store, to give its full name, is situated on
of China Building ground floor facing Queen's-road.
They have a specially selected stock of exquisitely embroidered shawls and old embroidery which represent real value for money.
Other goods exhibited in great variety of colours and pretty de- signs are Mandarin Coats and Skirts. Silk Embroidered Kimonos, Flouri Conts, Persian Coats and Happy Coats, all of the very latest styles and especially selected with to combine the greatest quality with value..
Silk scarves are to be found here in large quantities and colours to suit all tastes. Materials for dresses comprise Japanese, Chinese
cure
brocades, crepes, etc.
Take a look round this shop and you are sure to pick up some thing which will be the envy of your friends. !!
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оп entrance
For real Chinese silverware and jewellery of the finest quality and workmanship made by Chinese craftsmen, call on Wang Hing, No.
10, Queen'e-road Central.
able.
See the pretty little silver ric- shas, boats with 'full riggings and dainty little Chinese pagodas and if
What would be more admired at home in Europe or America than the various hair ornaments as worn by the Chinese ladies, or the beauti- classica all carefully hand carved ful ivory figures from the Chinese with a minuteness of detail which is the just pride of the craftsmen who produced them.
LOONG SHING
Inspection is cordially Invited by the China Handicraft Co. No. 84. Queen's-road Central (Corner of Flower-street) of their fine display CHINA FANCY GOODS Co. of native goods.
In these lines of foods, they have
A visit to this little shop is The Company are manufacturers
of handmade silk a better range to choose from than recommended, and Inspection is For acceptable presents to and exporters friends back home as a remén embroideries, which are of an ex-in any European Arm in Town, and cordially welcomed without any bránce of your trip, you cannot quisite beauty that is not easily their prices are decidedly reason-obligation on the visitor. afford to miss a visit to the China surpassed.
Company, China Fancy Goods
They are also dealers in beautf- designs, finely Building,
Queen's-ful shawls of rare road.
enrved ivory ornaments, jade pieces As wholesale as well as retall of genuine stones in rich tints, manufacturers and general ex- well-made silk undies, and quailty
large drawn-work. very porters, they have a
Other high class gooda ob- stock of exquisite handmade Can-
store are at this ton and Irish Drawnwork Em-tainable
and cloisonne and last, but by broideries. Spanish silk shawls, lacquer, pewter skirts, kimonde, etc., all so appealing wares,
means least, Blackwood furniture to "her."
For beautifying the home, there of essential Chinese design, beauti- and polished, and are excellent pieces of Ivoryware, fully carved Cloisonneware, Pewterware andatrongly made.
fair and the Prices here are fine ex- Lacquerware, all of very pert workmanship.
quality of goods decidedly of the finest, and value is given for money small the article no matter how bought.
THE CHINESE BAZAAR
The Chinese Bazaar (Tal Cheong China-building, Queen's- Co.) in road Central, are manufacturers and exporters, both wholesale and ro-
vision.
exquisite
no
SWATOW DRAWN WORK CO.
Situated at No. 14, Pedder-street,
LOCK HING.
(Established 1870); Dealer In
CHINESE CURIOS Canton & Shanghai Silk, Grase Clothe, Shawls, Blackwood, etc. also Gold & Silver Jewellery.
„33, QUEEN'S ROAD, CENTRAL HONG KONG.
Loong Shing, jewellers of repute whose premises are at No. 48, Queen's-road Central have a collec- tion of genuine Jade jewellery which is difficult to beat.
The word "genuine" is used emphatically where Loong Shing is! concerned. The stress is necessary
because of the presence of imitation Bronze & Ivory Figure of Ishin jades on the market, and one cannot
be too careful when purchasing
Jades.
Kaneda, Exhibited at Komor's
Art Gallery
PORCELAIN
"MIYAJIMA”
If it is delicate, dainty porcelain that you want, "Miyajima" (The Japanese Porcelain Store) on the ground floor of the Hong Kong Hotel-buliding, No. 27, Queen's road Central, can' f your requirements.
They specialise in famous Japan-
The colour of the false stones is Kaneda is nearly 80 years of age, ese porcelain of the highest grade, so attractive that not only for and his figure has been adopted as and stock a wide choice of ten sets, eigners but Chinese also, are often a model for the art association and coffee sets, dinner sets, etc., in "taken in" by the fakes. It is is now copied by students.
liable shops.
There
therefore wise to deal only with re- The figure shown in the picture Satsuma, Kutan! and Mino porce- above, is attracting much attention lain, names which are themselves excellent recommendations for you don't "fall" for them you would
is no doubt as to the at the salon of Mesars. Komor and be unusual.
reliability of Loong Shing, as one of Komor. The story connected with "Miyajima" goods.
An advantage of dealing with Jewellery in strictly Chinese de- the oldest jewellers' establishment it is not without a touch of pathos.
an ivory and bronze your purchases and forward them and Indian silks of very fine texture, tail, of Swatow Drawmwork. Canton next door to the Dollar Steamship signs as well as those in foreign at present in existence in Hong Not very long ago, Kaneda decided "Miyajima" is that they will pack living for you with a guarantee for the Silk Embroidery, and Filot Lace, line's offices, the Swałow Drawn patterns are on display in great Kong. This shop came into being to create
note, of their in 1864 and during a period of figure which should be a
safe arrival of the goods In any At short notice, even within 24 all handmade under expert super- Work Co., are the oldest Swatow variety. Take a
shop in the Colony, having been prices and then try other shops, over 60 years in business it has likeness of himself and his art.
and you will return to Wang Hing gained a reputation not only for The task took a year of patient part of the world.
A visit to "Miyajima" during hours, the Pioneer's tailoring de- Swatow Drawnwork (with em established as far back as 1907. partment is able to take orders for broideries in Grass Linen) all in They are the manufacturers and after you have had a chance to make reliability but also for fair dealing, labour, but when finished, those
All their fine Jade jewellery-and who know Kaneda, stated that the your stay here will save you money ladies* Bilk underwear, men's
designs include Bed-exporters of the finest drawn-thread comparisons.
there is a fine range to choose from work was the result of a wonderful as their prices are very fair. Then shirts, pyjamas, etc. Their work-
spreads, Pillow cases or Shams, work and cross-stitch work, and Art
are offered at prices which are inspiration. At first he refused there is also the satisfaction of to part with it, but he was ultimate knowing that you have secured the manship and fit is beyond re-
Table cloths, Teacosy covers, Table Embroiderits, all made by experi-
surprisingly reasonable. proach.
centres, Sideboard covers, Dressing enced hands in designs which are covers. Cushion covers, Doyleys, both dainty and original.
Here are some of the daintiest Ladies' Jawn night-gowns and
Other Swatow products ladies' silk undies obtainable in undies. are Mosale-work (cut work in Irish Hong Kong, exquisite laces, rich Linen) comprising Bedspreads, Pil- and beautifully patterned shawls, low shams, Table cloths and cen- and scarfs, Mandarin coats and tres, Napkins, Tea clothes, Tray skirte of excellent workmanship and cloths and Guest towels, each a material, Tientsin carpets and rugs dainty piece of delicate handiwork in dainty combinations of colours, Canton embroidery obtainable at Chinese tapestrice, and lamp shades this Bazaar, very fine examples of with a pleasing Oriental touoli: artistic workmanship are colour and white check Silk Shawls, long Scarfs, Butterfly Capes, Batin Silk Table covers, Cushion covers, Dress
"DIAMYO"
the
For things Japanese "Daimyo" (The Japanese Silk Store) should be visited. It is situated on ground floor of the Hong Kong Hotel-building, No. 27, Queen's-road
Central.
All sorts of Silk and Fancy Goods
are stocked in this store. There is
a big range of dainty things to choose from, marked at axceptional ly reasonable prices, to suit every taste and pocket.
A "Diamyo" specialty are Japan
ese Kimonos, well cut in the ap-lengths, Grass Tea cloths, Napkins
proved Japanese manner and made of fine materials. They Are obtain able ready-made, or may be made to order, all, commissions being care- fully executed at short notice
and Tray cloths.
Exquisite hand-made lace include: Flet and Crochet lacos, Ladies' Handbage, Table and Tray cloths, Bideboard covers, Round Table Other goods include dress lengths; centres and Medallions. There are pyjamas, slippers, ladies" "slip-ons" niso superior Swlas embroidery, and beautiful cigarette cases and Ladies' plain Silk and Silk Crepe Undies, Kimonos, bracelets, men's dress sets, etc., of Night-gowIS, black untarnishable metal with Babies" Bonnets, Shoes and Ribs, pretty little gold scenes let in, all Handbags, etc. beautifully worked as only Japaneso craftsmen know how to: a
A visit to this store is bound to interest.
FANCY GOODS
SWATOW TRADING CO.
The Swatow Trading Company Pedder street, is well worth a visit.
Printed Goods comprise Ladies' Silk Crepe Houri and Happy coats, Long Scarts, Pyjama Suits, Night- gowns, Dress lengths, etc., whist under the heading of "Miscellaneous Goods are Ladles embroidered Bippers, Kingfisher's Feather Brooches, patated Rice Paper Pic- tures Chinese Dolls, Embroidered Fans, Lamber-ware, Cloisonné-sare, Pewter-ware Amber Beads and Oil Paper Umbrell
Go to Loong Shing if it's Jades that you are after.
LOCK HING
Japan.
TOBACCOS
TUNG SHING
Tung Shing, the little shop in?
y persuaded that he was healthy best porcelain obtainable even ir and strong enough to make another. Queen's-road Central, next door to
The bronze part is cast in a soft mould which can be used three or the Queen's Theatre are wholesale
four times, but the face and banda, They have always in stock a and retail gold and silversmiths.
Here is another of Hong Kong's, which are in ivory have to be carv wonderful selection of. Jade stones, quality jewellery, and delicate Ivory long established and reliable Chin-ed by hand, a fact which preserves ware, besides exquisite of shawls, ese firm who have specialised in the unique individuality of the
The Tabaqueria Filipina, the A jade screen. in fine carving,
noted smokers' suppliers, is situat which are much sought after by dealing in Chinese curios since two figures which have so far been both residents and visitors to the 1870. Some of the ploves to be
found In this shop cannot be dupil-supposed to be of the Ming dynasty; ed in the Asiatic Building opposite Colony,
EAST ASIATIC TRADING CO.
Manufacturers and Exporters
of
Swatow Drawn-Work, Art Embroideries, Silk Shawls, Silk Underwear, Cross-stitch Work, Ivory Ware, Laces, Lacquer and Pewter Ware, Cloisonne, China Ware and Fancy Goods,
also
Blackwood Furniture
INSPECTION CORDIALLY. INVITED. Prompt Service.
Asiatic Building, 26, Queen's Road, C.
Corner of Queen's Ro
Flower Street). Hồng Kong.
created...
TABAQUERIA FILIPINA
In very An: wood and gold mounting, will be the envy of many the Hong Kong Hotel. visitors who collect works of art.
In this excellently. fitted out The wonderful silk laquered Foo emporium, you are assured fair chow screen will surely be admired prices, fresh stock, fine quality and by all visitors, and the unique faithful service, which has been collection of cloisonne and Ivory their jealously guarded motto ever work is worth the visit to this well since they opened shop in Hong
Kong. known' establishment,
The stocks of smokers' requisites carried in this store are large and varied. They have all the best Knowin brands of American When it comes to Chinese anti-tobaccos and cigarettes in stock, ques, visitors to the Colony cannot and they are also famous for the afford to miss visiting the premises lines of Manila cigars which they of Mr. Kwong Sang in St. George's carry.
KHONG BANG
building, Ice House-street, opposite Pipes of the best makes in sets the Star Ferry wharf. s and singly are to be found in a Here they will find a rare collec: large variety to choose from. Other are olgar criters, tion of Chinese antiques, porcelain, requisites Jade, old jewellery and art black tobacco, pouches, cigar and cleurette wood furniture,Whist in this cases, patent lighters, fancy alt shop Viators should also not miss trays, cigar and cigarette boxes, and the treet of Inspecting the Ming every thing imaginable-In the Imperial "Kaishu'latband tobacconist's line. All goods are or (k) ploture of the "Men the best qualities obtainable and
which is the proud: orced to suit everyone,