Red Lacquer Painted Armoire Bracelet surprisingly comfortable when stretched with

surprisingly comfortable when stretched with the chair fully open

coffee table is in a contemporary style but still with some classic oriental features

These wonderful headdresses are produced by the 'Miao' ethnic minority of southern China and worn as part of their traditional costume

these simple frames are a great way to show off family photos or favourite keepsakes

with the top and bottom covered with leather

Red Lacquer Painted Armoire Bracelet surprisingly comfortable when stretched withShanxi, circa 1880 This old armoire is still in its original cinnabar red colour. The paintings on the doors and bottom fixed panel were once in bright gold, the gold leaf applied by hand in a process referred to as 'miao jin'. The gold has largely worn away to show just the dark base underneath, leaving just subtle traces of the old paintings of landscapes. The scrolling pattern along the outer frames is slightly clearer, along with the detail of