For nearly a quarter of a century we have been importing the finest in cloisonné products from the workshops of Chinese artisans. These products, normally sold here in high-end salons, are now available directly from China to our customers.

The cloisonné (pronounced: cloy-sun-ay) process was established early in the era of the Ming Dynasty in China (1368 AD). It involves hammering flat sheet copper into the shape of the vase. Small strips of flat wire are then attached to the vase, forming the structure of the design. Hard enamel is applied and the vase is fired multiple times in order to build up the color-filled areas to the height of the strips. Finally, the vase is polished smooth and the metal parts are plated with gold.

These vases are not from a “factory” – each one is painstakingly hand crafted and takes weeks to produce. They are made in the same way that traditional cloisonné vases have been produced in China for hundreds of years.

We are now proud to announce the addition of cloisonné plates and ornaments to our offerings – as well as selected jade art and other handcrafted items designed to enhance the home or office.