Heritage Souvenirs

MATERIAL

100% Linen

DIMENSIONS (Diameter x Height) CM

70 x 50

DETAILS

Long before Raffles arrived in Singapore in 1819, a long history of foreign trade was already established. Ming Dynasty blue and white porcelain from the 16th to 17th century were found in the Kallang River, indicating the presence of foreign trade.

In return for precious Chinese porcelain, Singapore, then known as Temasek, would supply Chinese traders with rare hornbill casques and high quality lakawood.

Some of the traded porcelain may have been known as Swatow ware - a style of Ming Dynasty ware intended for the Southeast Asian market. The style was vibrant and spontaneous, where birds, animals, trees, flowers, water and landscapes were painted freehand. Some of these artworks also depicted trading ships.

The 1818 Collection employs this vibrant and spontaneous style to illustrate scenery depicting local legends from Sang Nila Utama, the Dragon’s Teeth Gate and the Legend of Red Hill, set amongst local flora and fauna, some of which can still be found thriving in Singapore today.

Hidden within the scenes, one may also find icons from contemporary Singapore, creating a subtle sense of wonder in relation to time, history and culture.

100% Linen

MATERIAL

100% Linen

DIMENSIONS (Diameter x Height) CM

70 x 50

DETAILS

Long before Raffles arrived in Singapore in 1819, a long history of foreign trade was already established. Ming Dynasty blue and white porcelain from the 16th to 17th century were found in the Kallang River, indicating the presence of foreign trade.

In return for precious Chinese porcelain, Singapore, then known as Temasek, would supply Chinese traders with rare hornbill casques and high quality lakawood.

Some of the traded porcelain may have been known as Swatow ware - a style of Ming Dynasty ware intended for the Southeast Asian market. The style was vibrant and spontaneous, where birds, animals, trees, flowers, water and landscapes were painted freehand. Some of these artworks also depicted trading ships.

The 1818 Collection employs this vibrant and spontaneous style to illustrate scenery depicting local legends from Sang Nila Utama, the Dragon’s Teeth Gate and the Legend of Red Hill, set amongst local flora and fauna, some of which can still be found thriving in Singapore today.

Hidden within the scenes, one may also find icons from contemporary Singapore, creating a subtle sense of wonder in relation to time, history and culture.

100% Linen

MATERIAL

100% Linen

DIMENSIONS (L x W) CM

70 x 50

DETAILS

Stacks of coins and clouds wishes a windfall of abundant blessings.

100% Linen, comes as a set of 2, with one of each design

OpMATERIAL

Porcelain, Gold

DIMENSIONS (D x H) CM

20.8 x 2

DETAILS

Long before Raffles arrived in Singapore in 1819, a long history of foreign trade was already established. Ming Dynasty blue and white porcelain from the 16th to 17th century were found in the Kallang River, indicating the presence of foreign trade.

In return for precious Chinese porcelain, Singapore, then known as Temasek, would supply Chinese traders with rare hornbill casques and high quality lakawood.

Some of the traded porcelain may have been known as Swatow ware - a style of Ming Dynasty ware intended for the Southeast Asian market. The style was vibrant and spontaneous, where birds, animals, trees, flowers, water and landscapes were painted freehand. Some of these artworks also depicted trading ships.

The 1818 Collection employs this vibrant and spontaneous style to illustrate scenery depicting local legends from Sang Nila Utama, the Dragon’s Teeth Gate and the Legend of Red Hill, set amongst local flora and fauna, some of which can still be found thriving in Singapore today.

Hidden within the scenes, one may also find icons from contemporary Singapore, creating a subtle sense of wonder in relation to time, history and culture.

Porcelain with Hand Brushed Gold Trim. Suitable for cold desserts or as a display item. Not suitable for use for hot food, oven, microwave or dishwasher. Handwash only.

MATERIAL

Porcelain, Gold

DIMENSIONS (D x H) CM

20.8 x 2

DETAILS

Long before Raffles arrived in Singapore in 1819, a long history of foreign trade was already established. Ming Dynasty blue and white porcelain from the 16th to 17th century were found in the Kallang River, indicating the presence of foreign trade.

In return for precious Chinese porcelain, Singapore, then known as Temasek, would supply Chinese traders with rare hornbill casques and high quality lakawood.

Some of the traded porcelain may have been known as Swatow ware - a style of Ming Dynasty ware intended for the Southeast Asian market. The style was vibrant and spontaneous, where birds, animals, trees, flowers, water and landscapes were painted freehand. Some of these artworks also depicted trading ships.

The 1818 Collection employs this vibrant and spontaneous style to illustrate scenery depicting local legends from Sang Nila Utama, the Dragon’s Teeth Gate and the Legend of Red Hill, set amongst local flora and fauna, some of which can still be found thriving in Singapore today.

Hidden within the scenes, one may also find icons from contemporary Singapore, creating a subtle sense of wonder in relation to time, history and culture.

Porcelain with Hand Brushed Gold Trim. Suitable for cold desserts or as a display item. Not suitable for use for hot food, oven, microwave or dishwasher. Handwash only.

MATERIAL

Porcelain, Gold

DIMENSIONS (D x H) CM

7.8 x 10.3

DETAILS

Long before Raffles arrived in Singapore in 1819, a long history of foreign trade was already established. Ming Dynasty blue and white porcelain from the 16th to 17th century were found in the Kallang River, indicating the presence of foreign trade.

In return for precious Chinese porcelain, Singapore, then known as Temasek, would supply Chinese traders with rare hornbill casques and high quality lakawood.

Some of the traded porcelain may have been known as Swatow ware - a style of Ming Dynasty ware intended for the Southeast Asian market. The style was vibrant and spontaneous, where birds, animals, trees, flowers, water and landscapes were painted freehand. Some of these artworks also depicted trading ships.

The 1818 Collection employs this vibrant and spontaneous style to illustrate scenery depicting local legends from Sang Nila Utama, the Dragon’s Teeth Gate and the Legend of Red Hill, set amongst local flora and fauna, some of which can still be found thriving in Singapore today.

Hidden within the scenes, one may also find icons from contemporary Singapore, creating a subtle sense of wonder in relation to time, history and culture.

330 ml. Porcelain with Hand Brushed Gold Trim. Not suitable for use in oven, microwave or dishwasher. Handwash only.

MATERIAL

Porcelain, Gold

DIMENSIONS (D x H) CM

7.8 x 10.3

DETAILS

Long before Raffles arrived in Singapore in 1819, a long history of foreign trade was already established. Ming Dynasty blue and white porcelain from the 16th to 17th century were found in the Kallang River, indicating the presence of foreign trade.

In return for precious Chinese porcelain, Singapore, then known as Temasek, would supply Chinese traders with rare hornbill casques and high quality lakawood.

Some of the traded porcelain may have been known as Swatow ware - a style of Ming Dynasty ware intended for the Southeast Asian market. The style was vibrant and spontaneous, where birds, animals, trees, flowers, water and landscapes were painted freehand. Some of these artworks also depicted trading ships.

The 1818 Collection employs this vibrant and spontaneous style to illustrate scenery depicting local legends from Sang Nila Utama, the Dragon’s Teeth Gate and the Legend of Red Hill, set amongst local flora and fauna, some of which can still be found thriving in Singapore today.

Hidden within the scenes, one may also find icons from contemporary Singapore, creating a subtle sense of wonder in relation to time, history and culture.

330 ml. Porcelain with Hand Brushed Gold Trim. Not suitable for use in oven, microwave or dishwasher. Handwash only.

MATERIAL

Porcelain, Gold

DIMENSIONS (D x H) CM

7.8 x 10.3

DETAILS

Long before Raffles arrived in Singapore in 1819, a long history of foreign trade was already established. Ming Dynasty blue and white porcelain from the 16th to 17th century were found in the Kallang River, indicating the presence of foreign trade.

In return for precious Chinese porcelain, Singapore, then known as Temasek, would supply Chinese traders with rare hornbill casques and high quality lakawood.

Some of the traded porcelain may have been known as Swatow ware - a style of Ming Dynasty ware intended for the Southeast Asian market. The style was vibrant and spontaneous, where birds, animals, trees, flowers, water and landscapes were painted freehand. Some of these artworks also depicted trading ships.

The 1818 Collection employs this vibrant and spontaneous style to illustrate scenery depicting local legends from Sang Nila Utama, the Dragon’s Teeth Gate and the Legend of Red Hill, set amongst local flora and fauna, some of which can still be found thriving in Singapore today.

Hidden within the scenes, one may also find icons from contemporary Singapore, creating a subtle sense of wonder in relation to time, history and culture. 

330 ml. Porcelain with Hand Brushed Gold Trim. Not suitable for use in oven, microwave or dishwasher. Handwash only.

MATERIAL

Velvet, Cotton Cushion Insert

DIMENSIONS (L x W) CM

45 x 45, fits up to 50 x 50 cm cushion insert

DETAILS

Coins — Stacks of coins wishes abundant blessings.

MATERIAL

Velvet, Cotton Cushion Insert

DIMENSIONS (L x W) CM

45 x 45, fits up to 50 x 50 cm cushion insert

DETAILS

Blooms — A lushly illustrated scene of blooming lilies and flowing coins wishes abundant blessings.

MATERIAL

100% Linen

DIMENSIONS (L x W) CM

45 x 30

DETAILS

A lushly illustrated scene of blooming lilies and clouds wishes a windfall of abundant blessings.

100% Linen, comes as a set of 4, with 2 of each design.

STOCK AVAILABILITY

This item is made to order. Please allow production time of approximately 2 - 4 weeks.

MATERIAL

Watercolour and 3-D collage on canvas, comes with stand and hook for table top or wall display

DIMENSIONS (Height x Width) CM

Artwork: 21.5 x 21.5

DETAILS

The Straits Chinese or Peranakan style is a blend of Chinese, Malay, European and colonial elements which flourished from the late 19^th century to World War II. Rich in detail and built with care, the style has humble beginnings. It first appeared in simple shop houses where tradesmen toiled, and was only later adopted in the elaborate terraces homes of wealthy merchant families. It was common for the original owners of these houses to inscribe, above the windows, either their name or the name of the village in China that they came from. This collection of doors and windows is an attempt to preserve the beauty of Peranakan architecture in an artistic three-dimensional form. The windows themselves are limited in originals, hand painted by Arthur P Y Ting with abstract collages as the background.

和睦相處 (he mu xiang chu) - Living in Harmony

This is a common message in every Chinese home, where the respect and harmonious living is so essential that it reflects on the upbringing and reputation of the individual family. 

STOCK AVAILABILITY

This item is made to order. Please allow production time of approximately 2 - 4 weeks.

MATERIAL

Watercolour and 3-D collage on canvas, comes with stand and hook for table top or wall display.

DIMENSIONS (Height x Width) CM

Artwork: 21.5 x 21.5

DETAILS

The Straits Chinese or Peranakan style is a blend of Chinese, Malay, European and colonial elements which flourished from the late 19^th century to World War II. Rich in detail and built with care, the style has humble beginnings. It first appeared in simple shop houses where tradesmen toiled, and was only later adopted in the elaborate terraces homes of wealthy merchant families. It was common for the original owners of these houses to inscribe, above the windows, either their name or the name of the village in China that they came from. This collection of doors and windows is an attempt to preserve the beauty of Peranakan architecture in an artistic three-dimensional form. The windows themselves are limited in originals, hand painted by Arthur P Y Ting with abstract collages as the background.

百福千祥 (bai fu qian xiang) - Hundred Luck and Thousand Happiness

It is usually used by the Chinese in those days where they believed strongly in luck, prosperity and happiness.

Customisation available.