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SHOPPPING
in SHANGHAI |
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Shanghai is a "shopping
paradise"! One of the first things you will
notice about Shanghai is how trendy the young people
are. Shanghai is famous for its clothing and fashions.
The local fashion and garment industry has been
the trendsetter in China for many years. Products
are of great quality and come for a good price.
Nevertheless, in high class boutiques, you will
not find bargains on high fashions and imports.
The major Shopping areas of Shanghai are Nanjing
East Road, Huaihai Road, and Xujiahui. These three
areas are all known for their mid-scale to high
class department stores and boutiques. Also, Shanghai
offers two smaller clothing and souvenir markets:
Xiangyang Market with its clothing deals (much
like Silk Alley in Beijing), and Yuyuan Market
with its folk atmosphere.
Shanghai also has a few bird and flower markets
that make life here that much more pleasant.
Shanghai has some traditional art forms and crafts
to offer you. Follow these links to learn more:
chinese silk, gold and silver jewelry, rugs and
tapestries, and jade and ivory carvings.
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| Silk |
| Shanghai is one of China's most important regions
for silk production and export. Of course, then, the
city is a great place to pick up some deals while
in China. The variety of silk fabrics available is
astounding. Silk of various grades, satin, damask
silk, silk gauze, brocade, crape, velvet, spun silk,
and sheer silk are all available. Printed and embroidered
silk are also very popular and plentiful. As Chinese
silk is famous throughout the world for its elegance
and beauty, silk itself is an excellent reason to
come to Shanghai. But always bargain when silk shopping.
Shopkeepers will never give a "Chinese"
price if you have a "foreign" face |
Filigrees |
Shanghainese are good at business and are growing
wealthier by the day. Jewelry stores filled with gold,
platinum, and silver can be found all over the city.
The most favored metals are gold and platinum. Also,
when giving wedding gifts or birthday presents, Shanghainese
might give gold statues that may cost as much as USD
1,000.
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| Weaving and Embroidery |
| In Shanghai, one can find excellent weaving and
embroidery in many different styles. Shanghai rugs
are finely detailed creations with traditional motifs
and designs, and are mainly made by hand with wool.
Rugs and carpets of silk are also made in Shanghai.
Silk tapestries made in Shanghai are characterized
by their smooth feel and traditional Chinese scenes
and subjects such as mountains and lakes.
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| Jade and Ivory Carvings |
| Shanghai jade and ivory carvings are relatively
famous throughout China. While ivory collecting may
not be of particular interest to some for its ecological
harm, jade is quite another matter. Jade, a beautiful
stone, comes in an array of colors and can be carved
in many styles. In Shanghai, popular styles include
figurines, birds, beasts, and decorated bottles. In
fact, jade bottles are very Chinese and might make
an excellant addition to your home's decor. |
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