01 · LOCAL CRAFT · 手工艺
Keep the hand of the maker in the story.
Start with the things you like living with: a cup, a woven object, a small textile or a print. Ask who made it, how it was made and how to care for it. Let the process matter as much as the object.
Before choosing: check the material, maker information, size and protective packaging. A small piece you will use can hold more meaning than something bought only for display.
02 · MUSEUM DESIGN · 博物馆设计
Take a detail from history into everyday life.
A notebook, scarf or print can become a reminder of the collection you spent time with. Look for a clear connection between the design and the original object, pattern or archive.
Before choosing: check the museum or designer attribution and the seller’s identity. Keep the receipt and the little card that explains the design.
03 · REGIONAL FLAVOURS · 地方风味
Bring a favourite moment back to the table.
Tea and packaged regional food offer a way to share a place through taste. Choose a flavour you enjoyed during the trip and a pack size you can finish while it is fresh.
Before choosing: read ingredients, storage instructions and the expiry date. Check your destination’s official food-import rules before buying anything to take across a border.