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The sight of glowing paper lanterns grouped together to create a soft and welcoming light is something which would have been very familiar in Chinese homes of the past. Using lanterns and lamps to light a dark corner in a...

Chinese ginger jars are instantly recognisable and thanks to their large size and distinctive shape, they make perfect statement pieces, ideal for creating an eye-catching focal point to almost any room. Although ginger jars are, of course, associated with ginger,...

If you’re looking for a unique piece of furniture which combines elegant, good looks AND plenty of practical storage space, then a Chinese wedding cabinet could offer the perfect solution! These fabulous items have been a feature of Chinese homes...

Chinese apothecary chests would have once been used by apothecaries to store herbs, dried roots and medicines. With their small drawers and unique style, they look stunning and make the perfect storage solution for a whole host of small items...

From very early on in Chinese culture it was customary for the wealthiest in society to be buried alongside objects that signified their rank and status, with the objects believed to be transported with them into the afterlife. Typically, these items...

We are currently looking for a Customer Service and Sales Executive to join our small team based at our showroom in Greengates, Bradford. Working closely with the director, your role will involve: Acting as the first point of contact for our...

At Shimu we are always on the look out for beautiful accessories and products that will perfectly complement our oriental furniture. We source the majority of these direct from China ourselves, as their unique nature and the traditional skills needed to...

When we think of Chinese interiors and oriental style home décor, we imagine dark woods and sleek surfaces in black or red lacquer with gold paintings, rich silks, blue and white porcelain and the soft lighting of Chinese lanterns. Another...

Chinese New Year falls this year on Tuesday 1st February, with celebrations taking place across China and the rest of the world as we move from the Year of the Ox into the Year of the Tiger. The tiger is...