THE CHINA MAIL SPECIAL TOURISTS' SUPPLEMENT.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 1931.
The Kowloon Silk Store
Silks a Speciality
Kowloon Ladies'
Dressmaker..
31, Nathan Road.
Tel. 555-46.
KOMOR & KOMOR
(KUHN & KOMOR)
Established 1869
THE OLDEST AND MOST RELIABLE
ART & CURIO
Gallery in Hong Kong York Buildings,
One minute's walk from the Hong Kong ferry.
Visitors are cordially invited to inspect our unique
exhibition.
GOODS PACKED & SHIPPED TO ANY PART OF THE WORLD.
THE MOST RELIABLE ·
JADE DEALER
IN HONG KONG.
Just Imported a large selection of genuine JADE ROCKS worth thousands of Dollars which we send to our own Factory in Canton and Manufacture the very best Jade Ware.
WE STOCK JADE NECKLACES, PENDANTS, RINGS, PINS, BANGLES
AND BRACELETS,
JADE NOVELTIES A SPECIALITY..
THE CHINA JADE CO.
China Building.
SHOPPERS'
WHAT TO BUY
-
Queen's Road Central.
GUIDE.
AND WHERE.
On a first visit to a strange port the greatest difficulty besetting a tourist is "What to buy- and where to buy it." The average guide book is silent on the point. Hints from fellow-passen- gers are heard but not heeded as the names and places are all strange and so easily forgotten. The China Mail solves the problem in a nutshell in the following in formative paragraphs:-
FANCY GOODS.
CHINA HANDICRAFT CO.
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rikishn and tell the puller JEWELS AND CURIOS "Sinces"; this magic word "will bring you right to the door.
GRAY'S YELLOW LANTERN SHOPS.
As its name implies, this shop, in Queen's Road Central, deals in things Chinese which are se altrac This shop, with branches in tive and much in demand by visitors Shanghai and Manila, is situated in Alexandra to this part of the world. Theirs the ground floor of
Building, at what is known as Wat- is an extensive range of native son's Corner at which Chater Road goods which cannot fail to please. branches off, from Des Voeux Road. A specialty here are hand made silk This European firm caters for the embroideries of their own manufac discerning lady and her home and has been a boon to Hong Kong since ture and design which are attrac-its advent here. From its opening tive and delicate in treatment. That day the shop here has repeated the this Arm enjoys a reputation for success of its earlier branches in Shanghai and Manila and those who wondered how we have managed to have dealt with it here since, have got along before without it. It is a high class shop stocked with high class goods which include really modish ladies' lingerie, pyjamas, underwear and dresses; and for the home, quality funcheon, dinner and
THE SILK CENTRES. prices they charge defies competi-Its product is evident by the large tion. They cordially invite inspec-export trade. which it is always 'tion and if they can't succeed in handling, shipping to many parts of selling you something it won't be the world. They also stock fine
TAJMAHAL SILK STORE.
From a small beginning, this In- dian silk store is now one of the leaders In the trade and have well
appointed
new
premises
în
their fault.
KASHMIR SILK STORE.
shawls, daintily carved ornaments, jade pieces of rich tinta, lacquer, pewter and cloisonne wares. They also turn out well-made ladies' silk
always in demand,
D'Aguilar Street, ground floor of "The "Palace of Shawls," is the undies, a line which is popular and bridge sets, cocktail napkins, guests
appropriate name for this most attractive store, on the ground floor of 86a, Queen's Road, Central. The
THE CHINESE BAZAAR.
the new King's Theatre building. The prosperity of this store was built up on the inotto "Quality and Value for Money." Besides the "one-price system" obtains here, Here is another Swatow shop "always-in-demand" lines of goods, which diapenses with a good deal with a fine reputation, also situated
irksome
Besides the best obtainable, this atore also of
bargaining which in the China Building. carries several lines of novelties visitors to the Far East sometimes their retail business, they are manu- exporters which are unique and appealing. experience. The stock is colossal, facturers and wholesale It is to the credit of this shop that and every variety of kimono, houri ef Switow drawn work, Canton silk embroidered silks, with local ladies who have dealt coat.
shirts, embroidery, and filet laces, all hand the product of expert with them it in a case of Tajmahal Pyjamas, and suits can be obtained. made and first, last and all the time, the Tourists can be equipped with gar-workers.in this Chinese handicraft. [The' drawn work sold by this firm, reason for this being owing to their ments inside of 36 hours.
and embroideries in grass linen are low rent they can sell their goods
all of very fine exclusive designs cheaper to their customers. and
and Include bed-spreads, pillow give their customers the full bene-
jeases, table cloths, tea-cosy covers, fit of this,
table centres and dressing covers, besides many other pretty and tre- most famouN of Hong Kong's ful things. Ladies visiting this 1.Oriental stores. The name of
not miss seeing the shop should the East, whether it is India, Chellarum is known throughout
doyleys, lawn night-gowns and undies. Egypt or China you visit this famous firm has its branches, which are renowned for their large and beautiful stocks of silks and
NEW SILK BAZAAR...
As the name implies, this is one string of Indian silk stores. It is situated at 45, Queen's Rond! Central, about a minute's walk
of the latest additions to our fine
wear dresses of the latest styles in
a nice assortment of colours of different shades. They also, make
at
CHELLARAM'S.
Chellaram's
is perhaps the
mast
taste can
Bouvenirs.
CHUI YUEN.
The Chui Yuen jewellery shop is also situated at 39a, Queen'a Road] Central. They have always in stock a dazzling array of ready made jewellery of both foreign and native designs. Gems are also to be found here in great variety--delicately tinted jades, pearls, agates, crystals, amethysts, lapis lazulis, turquoises, etc., coral strings, amber beads, and old ivory ware. Cloisonne ware in this shop are also of quality work- manship and very desirable. Chuil
trinkets Yuen also undertakes to make
specialise in repair work which can to special designs and
be completed in the very short notice of six hours. very moderate for everything in Charges are
this store.
HANG ON IVORY STORE.
American Express Travelers Cheques!
THE AMERICAN EXPRESS CO., INC.
HONG KONG OFFICE: 4 Des Voeux Road, C.
THE
CARAVAN
Sole Agents:—
FETTE PEKING RUGS
Arcade, Peninsula Hotel, Kowloon,
Tel. 58081.
THE CHINA JADE CO.
Thia
which shop,
occupies premises in the China Building, en- trance on Queen's Road Central, are
towels and linen. They also have a fine array of the latest in jewellery
The Hong On Ivory Store, 39a, specialists in the jade trade, and and many noveltics, ideal for Queen's Road Central, are special-stock a variety of colours and shades | Christmas Gifts, in fact, they ists in ivory goods of every descrip- which is very difficult to surpass
in.. gifts specialise
every tion, and if your particular fancy anywhere in the East. Their work-
occasion.
for
LOCK HING.
(Established 1870) »
Dealer in
CHINESE CURIOS
Canton & Shanghai Silk, Grags Cloths, Shawls, Blackwood, etc.,
also
Gold & Silver Jewellery.
33, QUEEN'S ROAD, CENTRAL, HONG KONG.
7, Chater Road, (King's Building),
Hong Kong,.
ket to
Tel. 21450..
intricate silver rikishas, junks, etc., are the product of Chinese mister craftsmen.
FANCY GOODS.
SWATOW LACE CO., LTD.
This shop has promises at 10,
is ivory, or if you are interested in manship is second to none and many Pedder Street, just beyond the the trade you will be well advised of their designs are original. A Dollar Line's offices and opposite to to get in touch with this firm who strong line is jade necklaces in the Hong Kong Hotel. They carry are large exporters to many parts many captivating styles which makes a very large stock of China ware of the world. The ivory work made it difficult for one to make a choice. which it is always fascinating to by this firm include necklaces, brace- Other jade ware obtainable here are "dabble" jn, but specialise in Chin- leta, combs, brooches, cigarette and pendants, tie pins, brooches, bangles, ese fancy goods of every descrip- cigar holders, Agures from Chinese bracelets, cuff-links and novelties in tion. Particularly appealing are classics, pendants, chessmen etc., all all of which quality of workman- their art embroideries and beautiful beautifully carved in intricate and ship is clearly evident, and the delicate designs. The quality of stones are guaranteed to be genuine. ivory and workmanship is of thei very best, and the prices charged represent value for money,
LOONG SHING.
LOCK HING.
Born in 1870, like its contem- porary, Johnnie Walker, this shop
Wah Kee, who have just removed up-to-date shop in the
hand-made laces which are so cap- tivating for the ladies who know good things when they see them. They also carry a great assortment of Swatow drawnwork and charm- ing lacquer ware and exquisite work in ivory and jade. The great is still going strong and is now an pleasure of dealing with this shop Leong Shing is one of the leading essential keystone in the structure is that they are easy on your purse. jade centres in Hong Kong. This of native business in Hong Kong. FOOK WENG & CO.
shop is situated at 48, Queen's Road Its premises are at 33, Queen's
WAH KEE. Central, and has in stock a collec- Road Central. Included in ita from the Queen's Theatre, and husailk goods and the fair deal they Oriental goods. It is a Swatow shop This is a recognised centre for
tion of genuine jade jewellery which stock are some pieces which cannot a fine stock of all those dainties
SWATOW DRAWNWORK CO.
is hard to equal anywhere in the be duplicated, the. handiwork of' to a new give their customers. Ladies can convenientely located in the China which appeal so much to milady have their dresses and gentlemen Building (entrance in Queen's Rond
Gast. It is the oldest Chinese craftsmen long since departed. recently finished Gloucester Build- This shop specialises in ready-to- their shirts and pyjamas made Central). The rich collection in this Swatow
Situated at 14, Pedder Street, the jewellery, shop in Hong Kong hav-
ing, their entrance being from Des. Chellaram's
SHIU HING WING.
Voeux Road Central, is a Hong Kong Drawnwork Co., claims ing been in existence hore since at very short notice. The
shop of high repute as dealers in fastidious shop is a veritable feast for the with pardonable pride to be the 1864, and during the past 50 odd and exacting
he eyes of all who enter it dainty oldest and largest Swatow shop in years of trading, Loong Shing's This firm, with offices at 49, jewellery and ivory ware, but their dresses to measure, ready within satisfied at prices astonishingly embroidered Canton shawls in fas-Hong Kong, being large manufac- have gained for themselves an en- Queen's Road Central, factory at 40, speciality is work in jade and they 12 hours of the giving of the modest. One of the specialties nt cinating and colourful designs, and turers and exporters of all kinds of viable reputation for giving cus- Po Wah Kar Street, Canton, and have some of the rarest examples of order, and good fit is guaranteed. Chellaram's is the Mandarin coat, houri coats, kimonoe, pyjamas, cape kerchiefs, shawls and Oriental art
a rich assortment of well-chosen table lineas, silk underwear, hand-tomers the "real goods" and a branch offles at 11, Partze Hotung, jade craftsmanship in necklaces,
"square deal" together with a really wonderful.
in the matter of Peking, are specialists in Chinese pendants and bracelets which can- PIONEER SILK STORE.
shawls, scarves and underwear, novelties. Their retail trade in, the prices. One has a feeling of safety jade jewellery, amber, agate, crystal not fail to thrill a lady. For the collection of houri coats and shawls. Other desirable goods to be found Colony is a brisk one because their In dealing with such a firm, which and ivory ware, and curios, all of men, too, they have fade cuff links All of these are embroidered in
In unusual designs A store with a famous reputation most elaborate designs, and make here are carved Ivory, Lacquer und goods are of recognised quality, and does not seek to profit at the ex-exclusive designs. Their business and the pins
cloisonne ware, Nanking brocade therefore in much demand is the Pioneer Silk Store, situated | Jasting and lovely
pense of "the stranger within the is carried on in a large scale, being which make the wearer distinctive. table cloths,
Kate." on the ground floor of the China Chellaram's store is also situated tapestries, pretty
both wholesalers and retailers. They The prices for all goods in this shop Buliding, facing Queen's Road, right opposite the Pedder Street cushion covers and wall panels, all
manufacture all their own goods at is far below those obtaining in the Central. Hero can be found all entrance of the Hong Kong Hotel. of expert workmanship, but this
WAI KEE.
the Canton factory, 'and have a big Occident, and this in spite of the kinds of silk, Chinese goods, shawls,
thing which makes this shop popu-
It is essential that you visit both
export trade with all parts of the low value of the Hong Kong dollar. lar is its fine collection of Swatow of the shops of this old Hong Kong fancy embroideries, and dress
Situated in the Hong Kong Hotel world. The stock in Hong Kong is They also specialise in Blackwood materials, all of which the manage-
drawn thread work which even the drawnwork store. Their old shop Building, at the corner of Queen's very large and of attractive Canton Furniture and if you are after this, uninitiated can easily see fa ofis situated in Pedder Street, ment are only too pleased to show
op. Road Central and Pedder Street, ese as well as foreign designs, this is the shop to buy. to visitors, who are under no obliga-
unusual quality.
posite to the Hong Kong Hotel, this firm of jewellers, with 40 years whilst at their Peking office are to tion to purchase. The Pioneer spe-
where it has been for many years of business behind it, has a fine bo found many articles of designs
TAILOR. cialises in its tailoring department,
SINCERE & CO..
now, while their new shop. is on reputation in Hong Kong among peculiarly Northern. which will make orders for silk
the Des Voeux Road side of the realdents and visitors alike for ita underwear, pyjamas, elc., at very quality goods and low prices, and Sincere's, the Pioneer départ newly-completed Gloucester Build- honest dealings and reliability as
WANG HING. short notice, "Ploncer" was in ac- tourists are assured of getting ex-mental store of Hong Kong, is a ing, and is he very lat-experts in jados, antiques, gems, tual fact a pioneer in its own particellent value for their money here. store that every tourist should pay test drawnwork shop to be and Chinese and Oriental works of Quaint and alluring Chinese de- in Hong Kong that A Man ls the cular line, and thousands of satisfied The stock comprises a variety of a visit to. They stock everything opened. Drawnwork, which le 'so' art. They are also 'fiue 'workers in signs and workmanship in gold and last word in tailoring, and it is customers the world over bear desirable goods, including houri worth stocking and almost perform attractive to foreigners because gold and silver trinkets, many of silver ware has been for years the a well earned reputation. A Man testimony to the виссеяв of the coats, coolle conta, Mandarin coats, the old saying that you can buy of its delicate workmanship and the designs having been for years special recommendation for Wang Hing Cheong's shop of gentlemen's store's enterprising policy.
embroidered shawls and silk anything from a pin to
a white exquisite designs, 'vory painstaking unique with them and easily ident!-Hing, the jeweller of 10, Queen's outfitters is situated at 64, Queer's kimonos, only to mention a few. elephant in their palatial store. in their execution, faces and art flable as Wal Keo handicraft-Road Central. It is not dimeult to Road Central, and they have a very All are of excellent workmanship Their roof garden is very well embroideries, are to be found distinctive, attractive, and always understand the popularity, of this fine range of the newest sonsonable and the designs aro. very pretty, laid out and here if you are daring in these shops and these are of the in the mode. Mr. Wat Kee, the firm for who, coming from the materials for all wear, and their This is the most recent addition whilst the materials are of the best enough you can partake of a most very highest quality and styles. In founder of the firm is still manag-Occident, is not desirous of owning cut, fit and workmanship of suits to the Indian silk bazaars in Hong quality obtainable. This shop also excellent Chinese repast at a very the matter of silk shawls, too, this ing it, and with his genial disposi-something really Oriental to display for all occasions are furt right and Kong, and already enjoys the undertakes to make to order, under amall coat. You also have the firm does not lag behind, and their tton has imado many friends. as a trophy of a visit to the East? to be A Man dressed is to possess patronage of many
satisfied short notice, Indies dresses of the satisfaction of knowing that all the stocka Include some exquisite beau-He is very proud of his memory for The lade ware obtainable at this that self-confidence which is born customers, Ita address is Ic, latest modes, pyjamas, shirts and foods are prepared under the most ties. The embroideries are done in faces, and often has the pleasure of shop are among the best to be from the knowledge that you are i D'Aguilar Street, just off Queen's underwear. These are made to hygenic conditions.
clover colour combinations and the welcoming tourists on a return visit found in China, belag absolutely well turned out. They are able to Road. Their silks are as good as measure and can be ready for do- The best way to find your way designs are decidedly chle. The and can readily "place" them after flawless and of delleate hues. All orders for suits within 24 any, and better than many, and the livery within 24 hours,
to this store is just to step into a' prices are very reasonable.
a lapso of years.
Everything, from the smallert trin- hours.
KRISHINA SILK STORE.
BOMBAY SILK STORE.
This Indian silk store, which is situated in D'Aguilar Street (up the slight inclino from Queen's Road Central) is famous for high
SWATOW TRADING CO.
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A MAN HING CHEONG.
It has long been the catch phrase