Wrapped Traditions: Why Food Memories Matter
Ask someone about bakchang and they will rarely begin with the ingredients. Instead, they speak about a grandmother's recipe. A family member who always made them. A kitchen filled with...
Qua Life Journal
The Art of Lacquer: A Craft Refined Through Time
At Qua, lacquer is more than a finish. It is a living craft shaped by tradition, material knowledge and dedication. Traditional Vietnamese lacquer techniques are brought into conversation with contemporary...
Memories of Old Singapore Collection: A Heritage Journey
There are certain memories that don’t fade; they simply settle into the background of who we are. They are found in the sound of a passing cart, the familiarity of...
Conversations with Designer Nicolette Wong: Crafting Harmony Tapestry — A SG60 Tribute to Singapore
At Qua, transforming artists’ work in various mediums into lacquerware has been a key focus of some of our most recent collections. Our latest collection, Harmony Tapestry, is a tribute...
Cultural Craft Meets Corporate Class: Why Peranakan-Inspired Lacquerware Wins in International B2B Gifting
In today’s global marketplace, a logo‑stamped notebook or pen feels all too familiar — and all too forgettable. When you seek a gift that marries elegance with story, substance with...
A Walk Through Time: The Story of Peranakan Tiles in Singapore
Peranakan tiles are a defining feature of Singapore’s rich cultural heritage, adding vibrancy and charm to the city’s historic shophouses. These intricately designed tiles are more than just decorative elements...
The Origins of Shophouse Blessings
Shophouses were first constructed in the 1800s, when Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles drew the initial Town Plan that subdivided land into smaller, more regular lots — a vision which evolved...
Types of Finishing on Qua's Lacquerware
A series of finishing that you can explore when customising your very own collection with us.
The Ivory Nyonya Collection
The early Peranakans adopted a practice of incorporating expensive decorative ceramic tiles into the interior and exterior of their houses as a reflection of their extravagant lifestyle and status. The...