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Purchasing ceramics can be attributed to a functional need simply for daily use, but there’s a clear art to it if you are a décor enthusiast who is looking to start or expand a collection for your home or office. Whether it is porcelain vases, moulded mugs, or hand-painted bowls, these delicate pieces never fail to give a household an extra tasteful touch. On top of local ceramics factories, Hong Kong’s growing appreciation of this fascinating craft has also attracted stores aplenty to trade in ceramics from around the world. From budget-friendly purchases to lavish collector pieces, here are the best places in Hong Kong to buy ceramics.
As one of Hong Kong’s last remaining hand-painted porcelain factories, Yuet Tung China Works showcases the epitome of Chinese porcelain artisanship. Step inside the crammed establishment and you’ll find yourself in a labyrinth of fine china, each piece adorned with vibrant colours and vivid designs. Helmed by Joseph Tso, the shop has been operating since 1928 thanks to its masterful craftsmanship, passed down through three generations.
Browse through ceiling-high stacks of intricate ceramics, decorated in blue-and-white florals, writhing dragons, and stunning landscapes that give life to each piece. Yuet Tung even sells its wares to several luxury hotels and restaurants in Hong Kong, providing even more reason for you to get your hands on these masterpieces for your own space.
Yuet Tung China Works, Room 1–3, 3/F, Kowloon Bay Industrial Centre, Kowloon Bay
King Tak Hong is the go-to place for purchasing home goods at affordable prices: knives, wine glasses, and even bathroom essentials. But, of course, ceramics are the highlight here. Don’t be fooled by its understated door front, as exploring each aisle reveals an enormous collection of bowls, mugs, and teapots imported from China and Japan. One visit to this treasure trove and you will be all set for a full table setting for your next dinner party. No wonder the store is a neighbourhood favourite!
King Tak Hong, G/F, 126–128 Queen’s Road East, Wan Chai
Shoppers looking for a bold statement piece will feel at home inside this 65-year-old outlet. With a notable reputation for selling museum-grade artefacts and luxurious goods, Chinese Arts and Crafts promises to promote China’s traditional arts and cultures by offering a refined assortment of crockeries in both traditional and contemporary styles.
Aside from exquisite tableware and vases, there is also an unconventional roster of antiques available that exude elegance, such as porcelain plate paintings, tea jars, and wine jugs. Each collector’s piece carries a hefty price tag, so we recommend this high-end boutique to ceramics connoisseurs with sophisticated tastes and sizeable wallets.
Chinese Arts & Crafts, Shop 103, 1/F, China Resources Building, 26 Harbour Road, Wan Chai
Compared to the bold styles of Chinese ceramics, Japanese counterparts adopt a more subtle and simplistic approach. Waka Artisans takes on this aspect of Japanese design and culture by stocking the finest handmade pottery from Japan, including sake cups, candle holders, rice bowls, and sushi plates.
Moreover, the gallery regularly collaborates with an assembly of talented artists by organising solo exhibitions. While exploring the transformative themes, shapes, and forms of the ceramics, you also have the chance to purchase them for your home. You can plan your visit by checking Waka’s Instagram account to catch up with on the latest news, as well as upcoming artist exhibitions.
Waka Artisans, 40A Upper Lascar Row, Sheung Wan
Embracing the most exclusive and regal way of living, Exclusivités houses the crème de la crème of luxury brands from across the globe under one roof. Here, you can discover an illustrious collection of world-renowned European and Japanese tableware and home accessories, which represent a unique blend of classical and contemporary designs.
Not yet impressed by its comprehensive galore of cutlery, tableware, and kitchenware? Brands like Versace, Narumi, and Bernardaud’s premium porcelains, all opulently crafted to satisfy the diverse tastes of discerning customers, are likely to leave a lasting impression.
Tucked away in the remote reaches of Peng Chau resides another living beacon of local hand-painted ceramics. Inside Chiu Kee Porcelain Factory, owner Lam Kiu skilfully paints flowers and goldfish of gorgeous colours and precise compositions one by one onto ivory-white ceramics every single day. Despite its remote location and the declining Cantonese porcelain industry, this ageing workshop remains open to extend the legacy of this traditional craft.
On your next trip to Peng Chau, make sure to visit the store and browse its offerings. Take your pick from painted bamboo cups to iconic rooster bowls, or enrol in one of its porcelain painting workshops to support the dying art.
Touch Ceramics is an on-site gallery situated in Tai Kwun that combines contemporary ceramic art appreciation with cultural experiences. Named in homage to the unique touches and traces left by artists in their pieces, the space hosts a myriad of exhibitions for local ceramics artists to help introduce the history, culture, and aesthetics of ceramics to Hongkongers and visitors. For shopping fanatics, you can find unique tea sets, chopstick rests, and saucers created by distinguished Japanese artists online, with more to offer in-store.
Meanwhile, for a deeper glimpse into ceramics-related culture, why not check out the tea ceremony and kintsugi workshops as well?
Touch Ceramics, Shop 203, 2/F, Block 10, Block 3 Barrack Hollywood Road, Central
In case you can’t tell by its name, Loveramics embodies an immense love for everything ceramics. This internationally recognised ceramics brand sells a combination of Eastern and Western pottery with a stylish, contemporary flair. Other than oriental dish bundles loved by Hongkongers, the shop also boasts award-winning drinkware collections like glazed coffee cups, diner mugs, and servers. What’s more, these sleek artisanal crockeries come in a range of designs. Scandinavian, oriental, Spanish… you know the drill. One glance at these pieces is enough to steal your heart away!
Loveramics, Shop 104, Barack Block, Tai Kwun, 10 Hollywood Road, Central
Fuelled by tea and oat milk, Stella is on a mission to discover the best cafés and teahouses for weekend lounging. This also entails the side quest for camera angle exploration on foodie pics. Other times, you will find her binge-watching video essays on YouTube, having private concerts in the shower, or experimenting with vocals on her microphone.
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