All things Chinoiserie

Get into the Chinese New Year mood by surrounding yourself with Oriental paraphernalia. From homeware to accessories, it's easy to cosy up to these Chinoiserie-inspired products.


LOANG & NOI

Hang the credit crunch - especially if you've got this around your neck. Be the belle of your gathering with this pendant composed of a carved coral rose, detachable coral bead and carved jade of 253.80 carats. This is completed by a Tahitian south sea pearl accentuated with diamonds and coloured gems mounted in 18 karat white gold.

#01-23, Paragon. Price: $66,080


SHANGHAI TANG

Up the liquor ante with these martini glasses. Surely there's no better way to usher in the new year than in style with these sweet glasses.

#02-12G Ngee Ann City. Price: $195 for a set of four


JIM THOMPSON

Light up your room with this festive red floor lamp. The tassel, with a dragon carved on a mother of pearl shell gives it an added touch of class.

#01-08 Palais Renaissance. Price: $1,250


THE LINK HOME

A big hit with local corporations, these fortune cookie jars come beautifully adorned with paper cutting sticker decals making the perfect festive gift for your clients. Fortune cookies included.

#02-00, 1 Nassim Road. Price: $128 (regular), $168 (large)


KAI LIFE

For a quick Oriental home design fix, pick up a few of these cases, throw them onto your existing sofa cushions and voila, your home looks that little bit more festive.

#02-11/12, Holland Village Shopping Mall, 3 Lorong Liput. Price: $23-$42 (cushion & cover)


MADAME BUTTERFLY

A twist to your conventional chess sets, have hours of fun moving your emperors, empresses and pagodas with this Oriental chess set.

Level 1, Branded Boutique Department, Takashimaya. Price: $89

This article was first published in The Business Times on Jan 17, 2009.