Tsaoao Design is a paper crafts studio aspiring to reintegrate traditional crafts into the digital age. Founder Nick Tsao is a practicing architect in Hong Kong living in the historic Wanchai Bluehouse where he shares his passion for traditional crafts.
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After 45 years of creating performing artworks last year, Lindsey delved back into creating visual art, she sees a strong correlation between both genres as she uses language, images, colours, textures, messages & emotions in her creations. Lindsey sees her work as a love letter to Hong Kong. “It’s a way to celebrate my home of the past 37 years. I like to describe my work as “Uniquely Hong Kong”.
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Saying goodbye to our family, friends or colleagues who are leaving Hong Kong is a heartfelt occasion as a chapter comes to a close. Choosing a farewell gift is of great significance as it represents our love, appreciation, and the memories we wish to hold onto. A meaningful and personal gift can express our heartfelt wishes for their future journey. On this hong Kong Inspired gift guide, we have curated a selection of Hong Kong inspired gifts for you to celebrate precious memories with family and friends and send your best wishes to them!
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Today marks the 4th anniversary of Qraftie, and we are very excited to celebrate this milestone with you! Qraftie was founded with a mission to support independent artists and designers and run a vision to build an economic ecosystem that supports cultural creativity, arts, and craftsmanship! We are proud to support small creative businesses, and you are here because you also believe in our mission and vision! We would like to thank every member of the Qraftie community, our loyal customers, and our supporters wholeheartedly for being on the journey with us over these years, and thank you so much for your continuous trust and appreciation!
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Are you looking for some peaceful time away from the hustle and bustle of Hong Kong city life? Visiting the Big Buddha in Tung Chung would be a lovely area to visit. The Big Buddha, or Tian Tan Buddha, is a remarkable tourist attraction that attracts thousands annually. It is located in the Ngong Ping Village of Tung Chung, a monumental bronze statue of the seated Gautama Buddha, completed in 1993. Whether you are a local or a tourist, this guide will help you plan a visit to the Big Buddha and explore the Tung Chung area.
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As one of the most vibrant and culturally-rich festivals in Hong Kong, the Dragon Boat Festival, also known as Tuen Ng Festival (端午節), is celebrated with great fervour every year. It falls on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month. On this day, dragon boat racing is undeniably the center of the spotlight, with different teams of paddlers fighting their way to the finish line. This well-known sports event attracts both locals and tourists each year to participate. Deeply embedded in the culture of Hong Kong, dragon boat racing has grown to become a major, globally recognized event. In the Tokyo Olympics 2021, the dragon boat race is included as a demonstration sport, displaying the increasing significance of dragon boat racing. It represents a big step forward for this sport event to set foot in the Olympic Games.
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Richard Crosbie is originally from a small mining village near Caerphilly in South Wales. Ever since he was a young boy, he has been interested in art and crafts and spent equal measure playing outside, painting, drawing, and making things inside on rainy days. Richard graduated from Ravensbourne College with a degree in Product Design and started his career in Hong Kong about 25 years ago.
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Have you ever wondered how those beautiful, intricate Mah Jong tiles are made? It's a traditional craft that has been passed down through the generations in Hong Kong. Hand-carving Mah Jong tiles is a skill that has been passed down through the generations in Hong Kong.
Today, we'll take a look at the art of hand-carving Mah Jong tiles. You'll be amazed at the amount of detail and skill that goes into each one of these works of art.
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Welcome to the Year of the Rabbit! Did you manage to get a chance to do some spring cleaning and bring a fresh vibe to your home and office? In this blog post, we have curated a few unique Lunar New Year vibes decors and gift ideas for you! These artistic decorations can be used to decorate your place not just for the new year but all year long. No matter how you are going to celebrate the lunar new year, we wish you and your family good health and a successful Year of the Rabbit! Kung Hei Fat Choi!
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Ho Ho Ho!! it’s the most beautiful time of the year! Take a look at our 2022 unique curated selection of Hong Kong Christmas gifts to get you ready for all the joyful festive celebrations! You can find a diverse range of inspiring Christmas gift ideas for everyone in your life whether you would like to thank your colleague for being an amazing work buddy, send your wishes to an oversea friend or let your closest ones know how much you care about them. In this one-stop Christmas gift guide, you will be able to gain inspiring Christmas gift ideas in the following categories. There is something for everyone. All of these one-of-a-kind creations are thoughtfully designed by independent artists, designers, and makers; making your Christmas gift shopping this year even more meaningful!
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Qraftie is excited to share the joy of its 3rd anniversary in August 2022 and the company would like to celebrate this milestone together with the community!
Since the company's launch, Qraftie has curated a diverse group of independent creators, gathered them on one single platform, and enabled the community to have easy access to over 1,000 unique lifestyle products and gifts in one place. Stepping into Qraftie’s 4th year, the company is bringing new exciting initiatives to the community!
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Originally from the UK, James moved to Hong Kong with work in 2018 after many years of asking to relocate to the Pearl of the Orient. Passionate about Hong Kong’s beaches and environment, and saddened by how polluted it has become.
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Over the years, Hong Kong has attracted numerous talents to come and visit, making it a significant multinational city where people meet and embrace multicultural friend groups. It can be tough to say goodbye, but with Hong Kong farewell gifts and souvenirs, it is a little easier to part ways until you return once again to the city.
In this gift guide, we will show you some of the best Hong Kong farewell gifts and souvenirs you can purchase on Qraftie. Each of these gifts features an aspect of Hong Kong in some way, whether it's dim sum, the skyline, neighborhoods, food, or others.
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Father's Day is quickly approaching, and you're likely still searching for the perfect gift for this year. However, if you love supporting creative small businesses and you're looking for unique gift ideas, we have a few ideas that you will likely love! Here are some of the best Father's Day gifts in Hong Kong.
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Can you think of any job harder than being a mum? The women who give us life, teach us life, and love us for life- no one deserves a special day more than they do. To help make the day easier for you, and more special for your mum, we have compiled our Top Ten Mother’s Day Gifts for mums in Hong Kong. In no order- enjoy!
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Born and bred in Hong Kong, AARON has been taking pictures since a teenager. After studying Film and Communications at Lynn University in Boca Raton, Florida, Aaron has worked as a freelance videographer and photographer, documenting local theatre productions, weddings, private parties, and other events, and creating music videos and corporate documentaries.
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If you are looking for something unique out of mass-produced goods from big shopping malls or chain stores then there is something exciting on this one-stop Christmas gift guide for you. This year, we have specifically selected creative goods from different independent creators that would help you find unique Christmas gifts for everyone in your life.
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Sharon Chong is an independent watercolour illustrator who is born and raised in Hong Kong. Her interest in painting started when her mum bought her a sketching pencil set when she was a young teen. She called herself a shy person and as she was the only child in the family, she enjoys "alone time". She also enjoyed art lessons when she was in school and her artwork received positive comments from her teachers. Sketching has become her favourite activity.
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Qraftie is excited to share the joy of their 2nd anniversary in August 2021 and the company would like to celebrate this milestone together with the community! Qraftie would like to take this opportunity to gratefully thank all their early adopters for their continuous support.
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