Christmas Gift Ideas

Shopping for someone else but not sure what to give them? Give them the gift of choice with a Shimu e-gift card. Perfect for Christmas, birthdays o...

These straight sided, cylindrical hurricane lanterns are now available only in the medium size. The upper part is made from recycled glass and sits...

Pillow boxes like these were commonly used in China during the Qing dynasty to deter would-be thieves. The owner would place valuables inside the b...

Our beautiful stone discs, known as 'bi' (pronounced 'bee') in Chinese, are made from jade or other stone. The outer ring and central hole symbolis...

These large brushes are reproductions of those used in China for centuries for the art of calligraphy, and make beautiful decorative items. They ar...

These lovely horses are replicas of similar pieces from the Tang dynasty (618 - 907 AD). Horses were first domesticated in China over 5,000 years a...

These lovely brushes are reproductions of those used in China for centuries for the art of calligraphy. They are made from a beautifully figured or...

These lovely ginger jars in a green glaze are reproductions of the type of ceramic pots used throughout China to store herbs and spices. They inclu...

The jade centrepiece of this tassel is beautifully carved in the shape of a curled dragon, with dark green decorative beads above and below. The go...

These lovely rustic journals completely natural, they are handmade with recycled cotton paper and naturally tanned leather, by a co-operative of 40...

These delicately carved hands are available in either dark stone or white marble. The buddha's hand here is in a gesture signifying religious instr...

These lovely, simply shaped horses are carved from stone and make great little ornaments.

These simple photo frames are made from antiqued brass and two glass panes, providing a striking but simple way to show off favourite photos or tre...

Our beautiful stone discs, known as 'bi' (pronounced 'bee') in Chinese, are made from jade or other stone. The outer ring and central hole symbolis...

These lovely small Buddha heads are produced from a stone and resin mix in the southern Chinese province of Guilin. They include a black wooden bas...

These beautiful boxes are made from wood and covered in faux leather. Available in either red or black and decorated with different designs, includ...

Beijing, circa 1940 Once used by company employees, these old abacuses are from Beijing and and date from the mid twentieth century. Many of them i...

These lovely reproduction porcelain temple jars are made in the traditional way, hand thrown on a potter's wheel and decorated by hand using a blue...

With a glass front and back and antiqued brass outside, these simple frames are a great way to show off family photos or favourite keepsakes. They ...

Our beautiful stone discs, known as 'bi' (pronounced 'bee') in Chinese, are made from jade or other stone. The outer ring and central hole symbolis...

These wonderful ceramic horses in a cream glaze are reproductions of horses produced during China's Tang Dynasty. Along with figurines of camels an...

Produced in Jingdezhen, the renowned hub of Chinese porcelain and former home of the Ming and Qing imperial kilns, these large ginger jars showcase...

These tall, hexagonal shaped Chinese lanterns are made with a canvas shade and metal wire frame. They are great for outdoor lighting or just an orn...

These large brushes with red stone handles are reproductions of those used in China for centuries for the art of calligraphy, and make beautiful de...