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Qraftie Celebrates Its 4th Anniversary in Hong Kong

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!

Welcome to the Year of the Rabbit! Lunar New Year Decorations and Gifts 2023

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!

Hong Kong Christmas Gift Guide for Everyone in Your Life

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!

Qraftie Celebrates Its 3rd Anniversary in Hong Kong

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!

Meet the Qrafties II: Aaron Michelson, Talented Hong Kong Photographer

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.

One-Stop Hong Kong Christmas Gift Guide for Everyone in Your Life

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.

Meet the Qrafties II: Sharon Chong, Hong Kong Watercolour Illustrator

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.

Qraftie Celebrates Its 2nd Anniversary in Hong Kong

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.

3 Incredible Benefits to Have Art at Your Home

There are different ways to appreciate art. Whether you are considering to introduce a piece of original artwork, a framed art print or an artistic decoration to your home, here are three incredible benefits you can possibility gain out of it.

6 Unique Hong Kong Lunar New Year Gifts and Decorations

Kung Hei Fat Choi! Yes, it’s the lunar new year in less than a month's time. There are many traditions when it comes to the lunar new year. One of the most popular ones is spring cleaning. The 28th day of the 12th month of the lunar calendar 年廿八 (three days before the lunar new year) is a day when many families clean up their homes. The meaning behind this tradition is to clear away old negative vibes and welcome the positive new future.

Your Ultimate One-Stop Hong Kong Christmas Gift Guide 2020

This Christmas, let’s #SupportSmall and #ShopLocal! Have you start feeling the festive vibes? It’s the time of the year where we celebrate with family and friends, and share some joy and laughter together. This year has indeed been a challenging year for many of us. Due to travel limitation and gathering restrictions, we might not be able to celebrate the festive joy like we normally do but we can also make an extra effort to let our family and friends know our appreciation to them.

Meet the Qrafties: Penny Creedon, Creative Director and Illustrator in Hong Kong

Penny Creedon, a Brit who’s been living and working in Hong Kong for the past 12 and a bit years, used to be an actuary, working in an office, sitting at a desk all day. But, when her life took a different direction, she fell back in love with drawing and painting…and from creating a small range of Christmas cards to send to friends and family, Paper-Roses was born.

Unique Hong Kong Personalised Gifts that Surprise and Delight

Gift shopping can sometimes be stressful! You would like to get something unique to someone your care about and something your recipients can cherish for a long time. Many creators would also offer small customisation/personalisation to fit your needs; making your gifts even more thoughtful and meaningful. In this blog post, we would like to share with you some one-of-a-kind personalised gift ideas that would surprise and put a smile on your recipient’s face!

Hong Kong Tram Ding Ding is More Than Just a Public Transport

Hong Kong Tram as known as Ding Ding (叮叮), is the oldest public transport in Hong Kong that is still providing services to the community. Isn’t the name Ding Ding just cute? The name actually came from the sound of the tram bell. While horns have replaced some tram bells, this cute name remains.

How to Choose the Perfect Artwork for Your Home in Hong Kong

A piece of artwork can brighten up a home environment. There is no strict rules when it comes to choosing the perfect piece of artwork for your home. The most important thing is that you got to feel good about the piece of artwork. Yes, this sounds very straight forward but there are still times when we bought a piece of artwork because of its popularity and end up not feeling good to hang it on our wall.

Meet the Qrafties: Kat J. Weiss, Illustrator and Designer of Bao T-Shirts

Kat J. Weiss is an independent illustrator and designer from a multi-ethnic and multi-lingual background; born & raised in Hong Kong. Though she feels kind of out of place sometimes (as is the typical "third-culture kid" narrative), Hong Kong will always be a place to call home. Kat illustrated a series of loveable food inspired characters. She picked up the traditional screen-printing technique and hand-print her very own illustrations on t-shirts for people to cherish.

3 Mid-Autumn Festival Fun Facts

Mid-Autumn Festival is also known as the Moon Festival is a traditional festival celebrated in many Asian cultures with a history dating back to the Zhou Dynasty. Yes, over 3,000 years ago! It happens on the 8th full Moon day (15th each month) of the lunar calendar each year, usually around September to October time.

5 Easy and Fun DIY Ideas at Home

In the effort of social distancing, activities that we usually do to release stress and enjoy some goods time after a long day at work may not be feasible during this period of time. On this blog post, we would like share with you some easy and fun DIY ideas at home. These creativity activities do not require a huge time commitment and you can decide how much time to spend on it whenever you want.

Qraftie Celebrates Its 1st Anniversary in Hong Kong

Qraftie celebrates its 1st anniversary in August 2020. Qraftie.com is a Hong Kong based online marketplace for buying and selling handcrafted products, artwork and design gifts. Qraftie was founded a year ago with a passion for arts and craftsmanship and it has been running with a core mission of supporting local independent artisans, artists and designers. The Qraftie blog was introduced soon after the launch of the platform to provide insightful stories related to craftsmanship, lifestyle and culture.

6 Reasons Why Hong Kong Handmade Goods Are So Loveable

Handmade goods keep traditional craftsmanship alive in the modern world and bring uniqueness to the community. When you shop handmade, you are helping individuals to turn an idea into reality and supporting a dream. If you are thinking to send someone you care about a gift or treat yourself, support your local community. There are a various reasons why handmade products are loved by many people, here are some common ones.