Posts tagged Hong Kong Handmade
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! 

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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!

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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.

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6 Dos and Don’ts: Gift Giving Etiquette in Hong Kong

Hong Kong is an international city where many cultures meet and appreciated each other. In this modern word, there are still some traditions and etiquette people in Hong Kong follows. On this blog post, we would like to share with you some common Do and Don’t when it comes to gifting in Hong Kong and answer some of the wonders you might have when it comes to getting a gift for a friend from Hong Kong.

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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.

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5 Simple Ways to Reset for Spring

The Easter long weekend (5 days in a row, yay!) is coming soon! How are you going to spend it? If you are feeling “OMG, I can’t believe it’s April!”, don’t stress! There is still plenty of time to get your year organise and accomplish goals. As we are entering the Spring season, why not take this opportunity to reset, recharge and rejuvenate our mind, body, and home?

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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!

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6 Hong Kong Dining Etiquette Tips You Should Know

Knock Knock! Have you ever wondered why your friends knock on the table when you pour them some tea?

Whether you are dining in a cha chann teng (local fast food restaurant) or a Michelin star restaurant, knowing the Hong Kong dining etiquette would be useful and help you to prevent upsetting your guests.

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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.

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3 Thoughtful Ways to Thank Someone in Hong Kong

Many of us would like to express gratitude to someone for varies reasons, and there are many ways to show our gratitude. In this blog post, we would like to take this opportunity, especially with Thanksgiving quickly approaching, to share with you three thoughtful ways of thanking someone that will make them feel really appreciated.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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6 Simple Ways to Support Hong Kong Small Businesses

It is upsetting to see so many local businesses shut down during the pandemic. The once busy streets becomes empty and thousands of business have shut down. Small businesses are our go-to places whenever we have a need - grabbing a quick snack at the corner shop, release our stress at the neighbourhood gym, buying some handmade products from the local makers who remember your needs, getting a haircut with the hairdresser you trust, dining at the local family owned restaurant that just know how you like your food to be served (Many of them probably start serving you food since you were a kid) and so many more. Local businesses keeps the local economy growing and we can all do our part to contribute.

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