Great Haul of China

Article Added: 12/07/2008
Great Haul of China is arguably the UK’s most prolific specialist retailer of vintage and modern Chinese style. Ann Gordon launched the business in the mid-1990s, originally exhibiting antique and period Chinese furniture at antiques fairs and house sales in the UK. Ann introduced a range of classic styles of Chinese jewellery and clothing to her shop in 2000 and due to high demand her wonderful contemporary hand-made jewellery, silk and velvet Chinese jackets and pashmina throws are now available to buy online.

All goods sold at Great Haul of China are sourced direct from individual suppliers in outlying regions of China. Ann travels to the remotest parts of China to find pieces with genuinely oriental qualities. Ann told me that when she sources her items she looks for “something different but good quality – I like to find things that are a mixture of Eastern and Western so that they appeal to a wider market. I suppose it’s having an eye for these kinds of things!” As a result, the pieces at Great Haul of China are authentic but unique.

The beautiful collection of jewellery sold online is comprised of ready-made and bespoke necklaces and bracelets. These are available in semi-precious stones and materials and are crafted using exquisite handmade tokens. Ready-made jewellery starts from £25 and Bespoke jewellery from £75. The delightfully unique ‘Family Portrait necklace’ is a timeless and personal piece. The appropriate Chinese zodiac signs and birthstones represent the recipient and their chosen family members. This truly unique gift costs £300.

The beautifully-patterned pashminas can be worn as an a fashionable accessory or used to drape across furniture. The throws are double woven on a hand loom in a blend of pashmina wool and silk, and cost £175.

Five styles of jacket and coat are available online to order, in sizes 8-18. Made from the finest Chinese silks and velvets, each design and colour combination is available with a matching scarf. The styles are practical, luxurious and ideal for dressing up or down. These garments offer excellent value with prices starting at £120 for the reversible, finely made silk jacket and only £155 for a calf-length, fitted silk/velvet coat.

These gloriously distinctive pieces are now available to online shoppers at the website address provided to the right. All items are easy to buy online, with payments made using the security of Paypal.

The images show a beautifully embroidered and versatile pashmina, and three of the intricately designed ‘Family Portrait’ necklaces.