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 style, Peranakan-inspired lacquerware stands head and shoulders above the rest.
Featuring: Treasure Box, Peranakan (Red Peony), customised for CME Group
Crafted by hand and steeped in multicultural heritage, these treasures speak directly to partners all over the world — from United States to Europe, from United Arab Emirates to Japan — with a language of artistry and meaning they’ll never forget.
East Meets West
Peranakan shophouses blend Chinese, Malay, and European influences, making them uniquely eclectic. The use of Victorian-style cast iron railings, stained glass windows, and Corinthian columns was common in grand Peranakan homes. This fusion resonates deeply through the global eye: familiar architectural motifs refracted through an exotic lens, inviting both recognition and discovery.
Symbolism Carved in Colour
One of the most captivating elements of Peranakan shophouses is their exquisite ceramic tiles. These tiles, often seen on facades, floors, and staircases, are more than just decorative — they hold cultural and symbolic meanings.
- Floral Emblems: Peonies for prosperity, lotuses for purity, chrysanthemums for longevity.
- Art Nouveau Geometry: Graceful curves and flourishes that echo European fin‑de‑siècle refinement.
When you present a lacquer box or desk organiser adorned with these motifs and characters, you are not just gifting an object; you are sharing centuries of meaning.
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The Chinese words often seen on the doors and windows of Peranakan shophouses are traditionally auspicious couplets known as 对联 (duìlián) or 门联 (ménlián). These are usually carved or painted in gold on dark wood and reflect the values of prosperity, harmony, and good fortune.
A Living Legacy, Reimagined as Gifts
Once the province of Joo Chiat mansions and Emerald Hill terraces, many Peranakan shophouses now live on as chic cafés, boutique stores, heritage museums — and your next corporate keepsake. Their “pintu pagar” gates and rain‑washed courtyards evoke a slower pace, an authenticity that contrasts sharply with the common pieces at trade shows and summits.
Why They Are Well-Loved by Global Counterparts
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Conversation Pieces & Functional Elegance: Great for dinner‑table conversation or for an executive’s office shelf. By offering both beauty and purpose, these pieces become daily reminders of your thoughtfulness — and of Singapore’s vibrant multicultural tapestry.
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Quality Craftsmanship: Multiple layers of lacquer, each handpolished to a sublime sheen, ensure a depth and luster that mass‑produced items cannot match.
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Longevity: The durability of lacquerware ensures your gift endures, reinforcing a message of lasting partnership.
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Travel-Friendly: Last but not least these trinket boxes make ideal jet‑set gifts!
Featuring: Business Card Boxes, Peranakan, customised for Swiss Re
Featuring: Business Card Boxes, Peranakan, customised for National University of Singapore, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine
A Corporate Gift That Speaks Volumes
Just as heritage shophouses continue to enchant visitors, thoughtfully designed lacquerware gifts leave a lasting impression. By blending Singapore’s multicultural architectural legacy with refined craftsmanship, you offer your international partners a token that is both beautiful and deeply meaningful.
Transform Peranakan elegance into bespoke corporate gifts. Our lacquerware collection can be customised to reflect your brand identity. Perfect for:
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Welcoming foreign delegates at summits and conferences
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Thank‑You gifts for global distributors and partners
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Milestone celebrations such as joint ventures or anniversaries
Featuring: Coasters, Set of 4, Peranakan, customised for Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth (MCCY)
Ready to begin? Explore our lacquerware collection today and discover how tradition, craftsmanship and cultural resonance can become your most-loved corporate gift yet. Learn more about customisation here, and visit our showroom at Oxley BizHub to explore more options!
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