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China Qiao @ Mercado Mundo Mix @ Lx Factory

Para todos de Lisboa e de Sul:

Vou a Lisboa este fim de semana! Vou participar o Mercado Mundo Mix a Lx Factory, nos dias 4, 5, 6 Dezembro, só estes três dias em Lisboa. Ate já!

Local: Mercado Mundo Mix @ LX FACTORY, Alcântara, Lisboa (ENTRADA LIVRE)
Dias: 4, 5, 6 Dezembro, 2009
Horas: 12h~22h

Nova Colecção de Inverno 2009

Pity that I really don´t have time to take photos for this new collection, so you can only find out the complete collection at Rua do Rosário 284...

coisas de prata...

This silver collection embodied some typical Chinese elements: lotus, peony, cloud, characters...They are interpreted into different forms, which presents us a fresher look. ´Simple and delicate ´, it is my comment.

Shoots - Esposição Chinese Cloth Art

Histórias das cores...

Exposição - Chinese Cloth Art

A primeira exposição na China Qiao~~~~CHINESE CLOTH ART~~~~

´´Cloth art is one of the most striking forms of Chinese folk arts and crafts. Made of cloth and other materials, and incorporated with themes that reflect people's longing for a good life, the cloth items are made with techniques similar to those used for other forms of handiwork, yet they possess their own distinctive style. Methods of craftsmanship include cutting, sewing, cross-stitch, braiding, embroidery, pasting and applique. The brightly colored items come in a variety of shapes and styles. Lightweight and practical, they capture the simplicity of Chinese folk art. In ancient China, many items for daily use were made of cloth. These pieces are not only beautiful but also have artistic appeal and practical value.´´

Local: China Qiao (Rua do Rosário 284, Porto)
Dias: 7 Nov - 5 Dec (Seg. - Sab.)
Horas: 13h - 20h

Outono 2009

Collection OUTONO 2009 está aqui!

China Qiao em FACEBOOK

a minha loja está aqui~~~

No dia 19 Setembro...

A loja já! --- China Qiao Inauguration

Biggest News!!!

A loja China Qiao vai abrir JÁ! Finalment encontrei um espaço na Zona Miguel Bombarda, que bom! Agora estou a preparar o espaço, tenho de trabalhar muito. A loja vai abrir no dia 19 Setembro, a inauguração vai ser às 15h. Everyone is welcome!!!

Hora do inauguração: 15h, dia 19 Setembro
Local: Rua Rosário 284, 4050-522 Porto

My dream is coming true~~~~~~

Malas na China Qiao

After one year time, finally here comes the new collection of bags! They were exhibited for the first time at Mundo Mix Faro one week ago, now they are availabe online.

BAGS COMING BACK!

Bags are coming back!!! During FIA, many old clients were asking about the bags, pity that I didn´t have any new collections at that time. Now here they are! I´m going with the new bags to FARO this weekend, para feira do......

~~~~~~Mercado Mundo Mix @ Algarve´09~~~~~~

Dias: 14, 15, 16 Augusto
Horas: 18h00~~01hoo
Local: Largo da Sé @ Faro

Sobre o tecido...

At Fia, several clients showed great interest in the cloth which I used for the fitting room. (It happened as well in the past fairs.) The bright colors and bold graphics are very eye-catching. But very few foreigners are aware that this fabric is one of the most representative cloth from China. The piece I hung for the fitting room is in black (I like a lot), but actually the most classic and well-known one is in red.

Rencently, someone asked me about the history of this perticular fabric. I´ve been searching these days, trying to find a perfect answer. Apparently I didn´t find much more than what I´ve known...After the Chinese civil war (after 1949, I estimate), in order to be able to produce national printed calico, the country developed different designs. This design is the first one with Phoenix and Peony. Phoenix has been regarded as the king of birds since acient China, and it is always regarded as the symbol of auspiciousness. As well, the flower Peony has been loved by Chinese since thousand years ago, and it always represents flourishing. This cloth was so commonly used in the northest part of China, it even became one of the symbols of that area.

After China opened the door to the world, all kinds of colorful foreign brands and products rushed into the country, and undoubtedly people started to become western-style followers. Then we neglected our own things, including this fabric. It was considered very old fashioned, out-of-date, and very very hick. But...things change with time. Slowly and gradually, We start to re-discover and explore our culture again, and pick up what we abandoned, and appreciate them again. I have no idea who designed this cloth (I mean the exact person). But I can feel the strong influence from the folk culture. For me, folk culture is where the best art and design comes from.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~for household~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~wedding dress~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~more fashion~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~more traditional~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

~~~~~~~~~~~~~even New York brand (Nieve Lavi) selected it (2008 spring)~~~~~~~~~~~

FIA - Segunda Vez

Segunda vez na FIA. I'm very happy that lots of old clients from last year still remember me! It's exciting that more and more people get to know about China Qiao! 非常感激! (Muito obrigada!)

FIA 2009

China Qiao is going to participate FIA for the 2nd time. Pavilhão 2, stand nº 2E36. Até 27 Junho!


~~~Horário~~~
27 Junho a 5 Julho 2009
Exposição: 15h00 / 24h00 (excepto 5/Jul - 15h00 / 22h00)
Tasquinhas: 12h30 / 24h00

~~~Local~~~
FIL - Parque das Nações

Procuro um espaço para a minha boutique no Oporto!

Estou a procurar uma loja para a China Qiao no Oporto! My own boutique, my dream! Queria muito ter um espaço na Zona Miguel Bombarda. Se conhecerem algum espaço livre, por favor informem-me. A Qiao está anciosa......

Verão 2009

Click the picture below to see part of the newest collection Verão 2009 (*^__^*)

Mundo Mix Castelo de S. Jorge

Qiaoqiao is BACK!

This Friday, Saturday and Sunday, China Qiao will present the newest collections at Mundo Mix Castelo de S. Jorge. ~~~~~STAND NUMBER: 98~~~~~