Gong Xi Fa Cai!

It's that time of the year again where we come together to celebrate this auspicious and joyous occasion with family and friends. If you are still in search of a nice gift or home decor, please feel free to drop by Naik Antiques and Oriental Gifts and take advantage of our Chinese New Year sale.

May the year of the rat bring us all even more happiness, wealth, prosperity and health! Gong Xi Fa Cai!

A Useful Point of Reference for Chinese Ceramic Collectors and Lovers Alike

I found this article on collecting ceramics (by Christie's) to be a useful point of reference. Hope you find it helpful:)    


https://www.houseandgarden.co.uk/article/guide-to-buying-chinese-ceramics?fbclid=IwAR3ojUORCQmCb516KmNWm4wLo_nbg-AvsO4JOPI_Pql286T5B4emzgrYxiw

Meissen - The First Town in Europe to Start Producing Porcelain in the 18th Century....

I've always been curious about how the West started making their own porcelain as far back as the 18th century. According to the article (in link below),

'Until two Germans reverse engineered porcelain in the town of Meissen in the 18th century, literally tonnes of porcelain was being shipped from Chinese kilns to satisfy Western demand for this “white gold”.'

https://www.scmp.com/culture/arts-entertainment/article/2123958/chinese-ceramics-everything-you-ever-wanted-know-one-show