Hong Kong Christmas Gift Guide 2019: Home And Interiors

 

All of these unique homewares are handmade in Hong Kong. Refresh and transform your home with uniqueness.

December 2019

Holiday is a time where we show other gratitude to people who we care about and as we are heading towards year end, it is also a good idea for us to refresh our home or workplace and get ready for a fresh new year. Whether you are looking for something unique for yourself or for someone you care about, this holiday gift guide is here to help you to find the unique handmade homewares to transform your home and surprise your friends and family is an awesome way.

Mirror

Mirror [made from a drum kit Hi-Hat] by tectonihks

Mirror [made from a drum kit Hi-Hat] by tectonihks

We all need that one piece of unique homeware to light up our home. Mirror makes the ideal option, it is a functional item that we use on a daily basis and it is also a piece of wall decor. These two mirrors are one-of-a-kind handmade homewares. one of them is made with Sapele hardwood and the other one is made with a drum hi-hat. Yes you are right, a mirror made with a drum hi-hat, an ideal handmade homeware gift for the music lovers. Mirror [Solid Hardwood] is available on Qraftie for HKD 2,600. Mirror [made from a drum kit Hi-Hat] is no longer available.

Handmade Woodcraft

How does brining the nature home sound to you? Inspired by nature this table reflects water flowing across fallen trees in a stream. The top is made from European ash which has great warmth against the colder looking river. The base of the table is American oak, burnt to bring out the fantastic grain and is jointed together using the traditional dovetail joints joining nature back together again. Available on Qraftie for HKD 12,000.

What’s more? It is fun to decorate a tree with family and friends during the holiday season. What about decorating a tree that you can keep for all year round with your favourite jewellery? This jewellery tree is handmade using acrylic and hardwood with a choice of ash or tulip. You can also make it more personalised by having your receiver’s name laser engraved on it. Available on Qraftie for HKD 280.

Looking for something that is functional and can easily blend in a well-stylish home? This handmade small walnut side table and this Nordic style hardwood bench would be an ideal gift. These two pieces are made to order, takes approximately 4 to 8 weeks to ship. Ideal new year gift to refresh a home and start a fresh new year. It also makes a great gift for couples, something for them to share at their cosy home. This Small Walnut Side Table is available on Qraftie for HKD 1,130 and the Nordic Style Wood Bench is available on Qraftie for HKD 2,800.

Wine barrel homeware

Dog Bed [made from an oak wine barrel] by tectonihks

Dog Bed [made from an oak wine barrel] by tectonihks

How can we forget our buddy at home? This dog bed made from a wine barrel not only make a sustainable and thoughtful gift for the dog lovers, it also make a wonderful gift for our buddy at home. P.S. the lovely doggie in the photo will not be going home with you. No longer available.

What’s more? This unique Charcuterie Board is handmade from the solid American oak hardwood staves of a wine barrel. On one side of the board the stained red wine tannins have been retained as a subtle reminder of the boards origins. It is the perfect gift for wine lovers. and if you are looking for a serving plate to fascinate your guest, this would be an ideal item. Available on Qraftie for HKD 1,400.

Lighten up your day

Lamp [made from a marine diesel engine filter] by tectonihks

Lamp [made from a marine diesel engine filter] by tectonihks

Looking for something one-of a-kind? This handmade lamp made from a marine diesel engine filter would be your perfect choice. It is a creative piece of work. The original filter is one of two that were used to filter seawater to a pair of marine diesel engines. For the boat lovers, this would be an ideal and thoughtful gift. No longer available.

For for those who would like to enjoy some stay-in cosy nights during the holiday season, this set of candle holders is a great way to add a touch to a home, they are handmade with concrete base and solid oak would make an awesome gift. Available on Qraftie for HKD 580.

Contemporary Art

Self Portrait [ 1998 - 2019] by tectonihks

Self Portrait [ 1998 - 2019] by tectonihks

Copper [Movement in 6 Pieces] by tectonihks

Copper [Movement in 6 Pieces] by tectonihks

The beauty of contemporary art is there are never a fixed way or particular technique to define them. They are often created with a combination of multiple techniques, use of materials and concepts. It is purely base on the Artist’s skills and creativity to create a unique masterpiece. For the Art Lovers, these two pieces of unique Artwork would be ideal gifts.

The oil palette is used by the Artist back in 1998, whilst the raw plywood frame is built recently by the Artist. It's a relic of a lifelong passion for art housed in a frame built from the Artist’s work as a tradesman. Art for the Artist is empirical, created through personal life experience. No longer available.

The other piece of Artwork is made from six copper panels. Each panel is interchangeable so that every time a panel is moved a new piece of Artwork is created. The background piece can also be mounted in portrait or landscape configuration depending on preference. Available on Qraftie for HKD 4,800.

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