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We are delighted that our website has been 'highly commended' by the Good Web Guide as part of their 2018 Website of the Year Awards. Our site was reviewed in a lengthy process by industry experts, including Holly Tucker, co-founder...

Whether it’s a hard-to-buy for Dad or a fussy friend, we have the answer to all your Christmas shopping headaches! You'll find a huge selection of ideal gifts for everyone, from beautiful silver jewellery and oriental ornaments through to bronze...

As in most other cultures across the world, animals have been used in China to symbolise many different concepts, from human characteristics such as wisdom or strength, to more intangible ideas such as long life or prosperity. Many of these...

Now that our latest container has arrived, fully laden with furniture and antique pieces chosen during my last visit to China, this seems like a good time to pick out one or two of our favourite pieces, now available to...

Now the weather is getting colder, our thoughts naturally turn to the onset of autumn and all that represents. The nights are drawing in, children are collecting conkers and bonfire night is around the corner. Red is the quintessential autumn colour: the colour...

There’s often a lot more than meets the eye with Chinese design, which is one of the reasons we at Shimu find it so fascinating. In this post, we'll look at the hidden meanings within the designs on some of our favourite...

Add the perfect finishing touch to your interiors with our very latest table lamps and accessories. With an ever-growing collection of eye-catching treasures, these new additions are no exception.  From sustainable coloured glass vases to statement Chinese table lamps, it's the perfect...

 Yes, there really is an art to cushion arranging - whether on your sofa, armchair, bed, or even in your garden. Shimu is well-stocked with gorgeous cushions and textiles for every scenario (see the Talani range pictured above) What’s a sofa...

If you're a regular visitor to the Shimu website then you'll have noticed quite a few changes over the last week or so. We've been busy behind the scenes working on a big refresh, and after weeks of design, implementation...