Jade Carving

Through the ages, the art of jade carving has been respected and loved by the Chinese people. It can be said that jade carvings record the history, culture and spirit of the Chinese people; and appreciation and admiration for this art form is deeply rooted throughout the different strata of society.

Hongqiao Market

Hold on to your pocketbook! Across from the northeast corner of the Temple of Heaven Park is another paradise of antiques and artifacts, the Hongqiao Market.

Leather Goods Galore

Leather ware, is the name of the game here, anything made from the skin of herbivores, in particular cow and buffalo hide, bags, hats, belts, shoes, gloves, purses and wallets. Most of the goods are hand-made, and others are from production lines at their special plants out of Beijing.

What Amazing Chairs!

Beautiful works of art are usually appreciated and admired, but seldom serve a functional purpose at the same time. Shao Fan’s creations use parts of original Ming Dynasty chairs, combining sleek modern art with ancient classic Chinese design.