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od are characterised by a bolder use of colour and more fanciful designs than those from
earlier times.
CHINESE CONDIMENTS
KOWLOON SOY COMPANY
Mon-Fri, to 6pm Sat; Central, exit D1)
The
shop (c1917) for artisanal soy sauce, premier cru Chinese miso, and other high-quality
condiments; also sells preserved eggs (
pei darn
,
皮蛋
) and pickled ginger (
suen geung
,
酸
姜
which are often served together at restaurants. Did you know that preserved eggs, being
alkaline, can make young red wines taste fuller-bodied? Just try it.
CLASSICAL FURNITURE
ANDY HEI
10am-12.30pm & 1.30-6pm Mon-Sat; 26, Central, exit D2)
This world-class furniture dealer specialises in classical Chinese furniture from the Ming
and Qing dynasties, and scholar's objects. It also restores rare
huanghuali
and
zitan
wood
pieces. Hei is the founding chairman of
Fine Art Asia
(
www.fineartasia.com
)
, which show-
cases art and antiquities of Asian heritage.
CLOTHING
JOHANNA HO
11am-8pm; Central, exit D1)
A graduate of Central St Martin's College of Art and Design, Johanna Ho specialises in eco-
friendly, feminine-with-a-twist streetwear for women. Her forte is knitwear and these fea-
ture soft ruffles, biased cut, and vivid colours. Ho recently launched a men's line.
BOOKS
FLOW
Wing On Bldg, Lan Kwai Fong; noon-7pm; 26)
A sprawling jumble of secondhand English titles covers almost every inch of Flow. You'll
need some patience to find whatever you're seeking; alternatively, let the friendly owner
Lam Sum guide you to the right shelf.
CLOTHING
FANG FONG PROJECTS
