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The Exquisite Craftsmanship of China: Favorite Finds from Shanghai

Falling in love with a sense of history and excellent craftsmanship.

By Melissa Biggs Bradley
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Melissa Biggs Bradley.Madame Mao's Dowry searches all over China for Mao memorabilia and antiques, such as this fruit tray." $24.70. Fuxing Xi Rd.; 011-86-21-6437-1255."/>Annabel Lee sells linens with traditional embroidery and a modern aesthetic in her spare shop, in the heart of Xintiandi." Pajamas $41. 011-86-21-6320-0045; annabel-lee.com. "/>Geow Yong Tea House, in Xintiandi, sells dozens of teas, among them several grades of green tea." From $24. 011-86-21-6355-6166."/>Taikang Road is an area where lots of small, creative boutiques have sprung up, selling jewelry, scarves, clothes and even notebooks [$8 each] with Communist-era imagery." Lane 210, Taikang Rd."/>Maoming." $250. maomingstyle@aol.com. "/>
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PHOTO: Chris Bartlett
"The English owner of Madame Mao's Dowry searches all over China for Mao memorabilia and antiques, such as this fruit tray." $24.70. Fuxing Xi Rd.; 011-86-21-6437-1255.
PHOTO: Chris Bartlett
"Annabel Lee sells linens with traditional embroidery and a modern aesthetic in her spare shop, in the heart of Xintiandi." Pajamas $41. 011-86-21-6320-0045; annabel-lee.com.
PHOTO: Chris Bartlett
"The Geow Yong Tea House, in Xintiandi, sells dozens of teas, among them several grades of green tea." From $24. 011-86-21-6355-6166.
PHOTO: Chris Bartlett
"Taikang Road is an area where lots of small, creative boutiques have sprung up, selling jewelry, scarves, clothes and even notebooks [$8 each] with Communist-era imagery." Lane 210, Taikang Rd.
PHOTO: Chris Bartlett
"Two American expats teamed up to produce a line of luxury accessories, including this silk and cashmere shawl, under the label Maoming." $250. maomingstyle@aol.com.
PHOTO: Chris Bartlett
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