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A PERSONAL COLLECTION · CHAPTER 01

Oh, what a find.
Stay a little. Look around.

Things we found in China.
A few of our favourite things, all laid out for you.
Pick a picture. Follow a little curiosity.

Some finds are useful. Some are simply hard to walk past.

Chosen with a local eye, collected with curiosity. The collection keeps growing.

The little things we found

Personal discoveries.

Cat case + round stand

Cat case + round stand

Found on
Taobao
Shop / maker
可可潮壳

Why Regina picked it

“I like the quieter hand-drawn style and the detachable magnetic stand: something to hold, remove and recombine as the day changes.”

Regina’s experience

Personally used

“I have used products from this shop. To me, the pricing felt mid-range to slightly cheaper than peers, and shipping was fairly fast.”

Product details

Phone modelsThe shop offers cases for nearly all mainstream phone models.

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Dog case + round stand

Dog case + round stand

Found on
Taobao
Shop / maker
可可潮壳

Why Regina picked it

“I like the quieter hand-drawn style and the detachable magnetic stand: something to hold, remove and recombine as the day changes.”

Regina’s experience

Personally used

“I have used products from this shop. To me, the pricing felt mid-range to slightly cheaper than peers, and shipping was fairly fast.”

Product details

Phone modelsThe shop offers cases for nearly all mainstream phone models.

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Light-purple case + rocking-horse stand

Light-purple case + rocking-horse stand

Found on
Taobao
Shop / maker
可可潮壳

Why Regina picked it

“I like the quieter hand-drawn style and the detachable magnetic stand: something to hold, remove and recombine as the day changes.”

Regina’s experience

Personally used

“I have used products from this shop. To me, the pricing felt mid-range to slightly cheaper than peers, and shipping was fairly fast.”

Product details

Phone modelsThe shop offers cases for nearly all mainstream phone models.

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Boxing 4.0 — purple

Boxing 4.0 — purple

Found on
Taobao
Shop / maker
SmoSmos

Why Regina picked it

“I am drawn to the sharpness of these bags and especially the purple. They feel like a choice made for personal style, rather than for a familiar luxury logo.”

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Purple-grey shoulder bag

Purple-grey shoulder bag

Found on
Taobao
Shop / maker
SmoSmos

Why Regina picked it

“I am drawn to the sharpness of these bags and especially the purple. They feel like a choice made for personal style, rather than for a familiar luxury logo.”

Regina’s experience

Personally used

“The color looks really true to the official photos, which I loved. The material feels incredibly soft and supple, and there's a separate little pocket inside that's surprisingly handy. It also comes with its own dust bag and an interchangeable long strap, so you can wear it crossbody too. And with all of that, it costs me only about a tenth of what I'd normally pay for a Coach bag.”

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Wine-red large bag

Wine-red large bag

Found on
Taobao
Shop / maker
SmoSmos

Why Regina picked it

“I am drawn to the sharpness of these bags and especially the purple. They feel like a choice made for personal style, rather than for a familiar luxury logo.”

How to find it

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Art tattoo sticker set — 12 sheets

Art tattoo sticker set — 12 sheets

Found on
Taobao · Xiaohongshu（小红书）· Offline

Why Regina picked it

“The range is small, but the visual voice feels distinctive and personal. These are the kinds of little objects I stop to look at.”

Regina’s experience

Offline discovery

“I discovered Luce offline in Jingdezhen.”

How to find it

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Pendant / replaceable keychain series

Pendant / replaceable keychain series

Found on
Taobao · Xiaohongshu（小红书）· Offline

Why Regina picked it

“The range is small, but the visual voice feels distinctive and personal. These are the kinds of little objects I stop to look at.”

Regina’s experience

Offline discovery

“I discovered Luce offline in Jingdezhen.”

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Brown wide-shaft chunky boot
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Brown wide-shaft chunky boot

Found on
Taobao
Shop / maker
鹿与奈良

Why Regina picked it

“I have returned to this shop for many pairs. I like the soft wrapping feel, and the purple styles were particularly hard to walk past.”

Regina’s experience

Personally used

“In my experience, the leather felt very soft and largely avoided the hard heel-rubbing I have had with other leather shoes. The real products matched the imagery. But the lasts tend to run narrow: I tried the purple styles and they did not suit my wide feet and high instep.”

Product details

Wide feet or high insteps deserve particular care.

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Purple suede mules

Purple suede mules

Found on
Taobao
Shop / maker
鹿与奈良

Why Regina picked it

“I have returned to this shop for many pairs. I like the soft wrapping feel, and the purple styles were particularly hard to walk past.”

Regina’s experience

Personally used

“In my experience, the leather felt very soft and largely avoided the hard heel-rubbing I have had with other leather shoes. The real products matched the imagery. But the lasts tend to run narrow: I tried the purple styles and they did not suit my wide feet and high instep.”

Product details

Wide feet or high insteps deserve particular care.

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Brown patchwork mid boots

Brown patchwork mid boots

Found on
Taobao
Shop / maker
鹿与奈良

Why Regina picked it

“I have returned to this shop for many pairs. I like the soft wrapping feel, and the purple styles were particularly hard to walk past.”

Regina’s experience

Personally used

“In my experience, the leather felt very soft and largely avoided the hard heel-rubbing I have had with other leather shoes. The real products matched the imagery. But the lasts tend to run narrow: I tried the purple styles and they did not suit my wide feet and high instep.”

Product details

Wide feet or high insteps deserve particular care.

How to find it

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Cat ceramic vase
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Cat ceramic vase

Found on
Taobao · Offline
Shop / maker
原来是泥

Why Regina picked it

“I love the childlike playfulness here, and the little sense of idealism. In person, the curves and details felt considered, with the presence of a human hand.”

Regina’s experience

Seen in person

“I encountered these objects in Jingdezhen and strongly liked them.”

How to find it

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Cloud-house lamp / object

Cloud-house lamp / object

Found on
Taobao · Offline
Shop / maker
原来是泥

Why Regina picked it

“I love the childlike playfulness here, and the little sense of idealism. In person, the curves and details felt considered, with the presence of a human hand.”

Regina’s experience

Seen in person

“I encountered these objects in Jingdezhen and strongly liked them.”

How to find it

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Coffee-shop ceramic cup

Coffee-shop ceramic cup

Found on
Taobao · Offline
Shop / maker
原来是泥

Why Regina picked it

“I love the childlike playfulness here, and the little sense of idealism. In person, the curves and details felt considered, with the presence of a human hand.”

Regina’s experience

Seen in person

“I encountered these objects in Jingdezhen and strongly liked them.”

How to find it

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Relief floral hand-painted ceramic

Relief floral hand-painted ceramic

Found on
Taobao · Offline
Shop / maker
原来是泥

Why Regina picked it

“I love the childlike playfulness here, and the little sense of idealism. In person, the curves and details felt considered, with the presence of a human hand.”

Regina’s experience

Seen in person

“I encountered these objects in Jingdezhen and strongly liked them.”

How to find it

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Hand-pinched cat / food cups

Hand-pinched cat / food cups

Found on
Taobao · Offline
Shop / maker
原来是泥

Why Regina picked it

“I love the childlike playfulness here, and the little sense of idealism. In person, the curves and details felt considered, with the presence of a human hand.”

Regina’s experience

Seen in person

“I encountered these objects in Jingdezhen and strongly liked them.”

How to find it

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《随身供》 paper blessing toy

《随身供》 paper blessing toy

Found on
Taobao

Why Regina picked it

“Sometimes, even after preparing seriously, we want a small ritual before an exam or a big decision. I like the humour and comfort in this portable paper object.”

Product details

The poster names Xiang Xiang Art Studio × 局部气候 Gift Shop and 东东翔联名版.

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Brown INS sticker pack

Brown INS sticker pack

Found on
1688

Product notes

A collected sticker pack with a brown-toned palette, presented here for a closer look.

Regina’s experience

Shop experience · Personally used

“I paid less than ¥2 for a pack of 50 stickers, which still feels kind of crazy to me. I've bought stickers from this shop so many times — I use them all the time for my journals and planners, and I also stick them on my tech, like my laptop and e-reader.”

Product details

The supplier describes a 50-piece PVC sticker pack.

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Cat tarot sticker pack

Cat tarot sticker pack

Found on
1688

Product notes

Cat illustrations arranged as tarot-inspired cards. This record is for the sticker pack, not a deck of reading cards.

Regina’s experience

Shop experience · Personally used

“I paid less than ¥2 for a pack of 50 stickers, which still feels kind of crazy to me. I've bought stickers from this shop so many times — I use them all the time for my journals and planners, and I also stick them on my tech, like my laptop and e-reader.”

Product details

The source listing describes 78 stickers.

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Vintage objects sticker pack

Vintage objects sticker pack

Found on
1688

Product notes

Frames, books, teacups and other small objects share a vintage-inspired illustrated world.

Regina’s experience

Shop experience · Personally used

“I paid less than ¥2 for a pack of 50 stickers, which still feels kind of crazy to me. I've bought stickers from this shop so many times — I use them all the time for my journals and planners, and I also stick them on my tech, like my laptop and e-reader.”

Product details

The supplied visual states 50 non-repeating pieces.

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Black agate and pearl stack ring

Black agate and pearl stack ring

Found on
1688
Shop / maker
敦丽首饰

Product notes

A layered ring design with a dark oval centre and a small pearl detail. Collected separately from the blue-flash ring.

Regina’s experience

Personally used · Brand favorite

“The ring looks exactly like the photos — no noticeable color difference at all. It has a nice weight to it too, so it doesn't feel light, plasticky, or cheap in your hand. The overall quality feels really solid, and I especially like how straightforward the shop is about the materials they use. It looks and feels much more elevated once you put it on. I really like this shop, and they're constantly coming out with new designs.”

Product details

The supplier identifies ALTB-2881 and describes silver with 14K gold plating, natural black agate and freshwater pearl.

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Blue sandstone ring

Blue sandstone ring

Found on
1688
Shop / maker
敦丽首饰

Product notes

A separate ring design with a dark blue, sparkling centre. It is not the labradorite ring in the earlier collection.

Regina’s experience

Personally used · Brand favorite

“The ring looks exactly like the photos — no noticeable color difference at all. It has a nice weight to it too, so it doesn't feel light, plasticky, or cheap in your hand. The overall quality feels really solid, and I especially like how straightforward the shop is about the materials they use. It looks and feels much more elevated once you put it on. I really like this shop, and they're constantly coming out with new designs.”

Product details

The source title names blue sandstone, natural topaz and S925 silver.

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Dragon’s Blood / Lentinus Fermentation facial mask

Dragon’s Blood / Lentinus Fermentation facial mask

Found on
Taobao · Xiaohongshu（小红书）

Product notes

Pink botanical forms against a deep green background distinguish this mask’s packaging.

Zoe’s experience

Personally used

“FAN BEAUTY DIARY sheet masks are absolutely amazing. I love that each mask line uses a different sheet material designed around its specific skincare purpose — it makes them especially comfortable to wear. They're really generous with the essence, and I can genuinely feel the difference in my skin after using one. The scents are lovely and gentle too. For me, this isn't just empty skincare hype — I can actually notice a change after one use. Highly recommend.”

Product details

Packaging name: Dragon’s Blood / Lentinus Fermentation Facial Treatment Mask.

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Astaxanthin coffee morning mask

Astaxanthin coffee morning mask

Found on
Taobao · Xiaohongshu（小红书）

Product notes

A playful portrait and floral graphics appear on the pink-and-orange box.

Zoe’s experience

Personally used

“FAN BEAUTY DIARY sheet masks are absolutely amazing. I love that each mask line uses a different sheet material designed around its specific skincare purpose — it makes them especially comfortable to wear. They're really generous with the essence, and I can genuinely feel the difference in my skin after using one. The scents are lovely and gentle too. For me, this isn't just empty skincare hype — I can actually notice a change after one use. Highly recommend.”

Product details

Packaging name: Astaxanthin Coffee Double Anti Wrinkle Icy Morning Mask.

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Brightening hydration mask

Brightening hydration mask

Found on
Taobao · Xiaohongshu（小红书）

Product notes

A tiny cat sits among flowers and foliage on the illustrated packaging.

Zoe’s experience

Personally used

“FAN BEAUTY DIARY sheet masks are absolutely amazing. I love that each mask line uses a different sheet material designed around its specific skincare purpose — it makes them especially comfortable to wear. They're really generous with the essence, and I can genuinely feel the difference in my skin after using one. The scents are lovely and gentle too. For me, this isn't just empty skincare hype — I can actually notice a change after one use. Highly recommend.”

Product details

Packaging name: Brightening Hydration Mask.

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Outdoor / water-hiking shoe series
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Outdoor / water-hiking shoe series

Found on
Taobao
Shop / maker
Li-Ning

Product notes

An outdoor shoe series shown in several colourways and styling combinations.

Zoe’s experience

Personally used

“These hiking shoes are super comfortable — I can wear them for a full day of hiking without ending up with tired feet. They're slip-resistant, and I also really like how they look. They're easy to match with different hiking outfits.”

Product details

The two supplied posters show colourways and styling for the same recommended shoe series.

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Animal-pattern scarf
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Animal-pattern scarf

Found on
Xiaohongshu（小红书）
Shop / maker
Jane Journal

Product notes

A brown scarf combining leopard and zebra motifs.

Meghan’s experience

Personally used

“Soft colors, a really distinctive pattern, and such a good price. Even my mom asked me for the link.”

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Flight Is Not the Only Option T-shirt

Flight Is Not the Only Option T-shirt

Found on
Xiaohongshu（小红书）
Shop / maker
kimmming

Product notes

A group of birds accompanies the words “Flight Is Not the Only Option”.

Pucca’s take

About this shop

“I was drawn to this shop's T-shirts because of the parrot designs — I love those elements.”

Pucca’s experience

Shop experience · Personally used

“It looks just like the photos when you actually put it on. The quality is really good, the print is nice and crisp, and the fabric feels super soft and comfortable.”

Product details

The collection notes report multiple colour choices for each design.

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Magical Animals parrot T-shirt

Magical Animals parrot T-shirt

Found on
Xiaohongshu（小红书）
Shop / maker
kimmming

Product notes

An African grey parrot accompanies the words “Magical animals are coming!”.

Pucca’s take

About this shop

“I was drawn to this shop's T-shirts because of the parrot designs — I love those elements.”

Pucca’s experience

Shop experience · Personally used

“It looks just like the photos when you actually put it on. The quality is really good, the print is nice and crisp, and the fabric feels super soft and comfortable.”

Product details

The collection notes report multiple colour choices for each design.

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Humpback Whale T-shirt

Humpback Whale T-shirt

Found on
Xiaohongshu（小红书）
Shop / maker
kimmming

Product notes

A humpback whale is drawn in the style of an illustrated field guide.

Pucca’s take

About this shop

“I was drawn to this shop's T-shirts because of the parrot designs — I love those elements.”

Pucca’s experience

Shop experience · Personally used

“It looks just like the photos when you actually put it on. The quality is really good, the print is nice and crisp, and the fabric feels super soft and comfortable.”

Product details

The collection notes report multiple colour choices for each design.

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African grey parrot window decal

African grey parrot window decal

Found on
Xiaohongshu（小红书）

Product notes

An African grey parrot peeks out from the edge of the window.

Pucca’s take

About this shop

“I picked this shop for its original designs and the parrot elements I love.”

Product details

The supplied image labels this design 11 cm × 7 cm.

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Cat with red scarf window decal

Cat with red scarf window decal

Found on
Xiaohongshu（小红书）

Product notes

A smiling grey cat wears a bright red scarf.

Pucca’s take

About this shop

“I picked this shop for its original designs and the parrot elements I love.”

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Sci-fi character window decal

Sci-fi character window decal

Found on
Xiaohongshu（小红书）

Product notes

A small green sci-fi character looks out from the window.

Pucca’s take

About this shop

“I picked this shop for its original designs and the parrot elements I love.”

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Cartoon fish-group window decal

Cartoon fish-group window decal

Found on
Xiaohongshu（小红书）

Product notes

A row of expressive cartoon fish gathers along the edge of the window.

Pucca’s take

About this shop

“I picked this shop for its original designs and the parrot elements I love.”

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云梦里 · Press-on nail selection

云梦里 · Press-on nail selection

Found on
Xiaohongshu（小红书）
Shop selection
Beauty

Product notes

A shop selection of press-on nail designs, including green motifs, soft pinks and pale blues.

Pucca’s experience

Shop experience · Personally used

“I've bought like ten sets from this shop already. They're cheap, surprisingly good quality, and I don't have to baby them. Just put them on and have fun.”

Product details

Shop selection: the supplied screenshot shows several different nail designs.

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雾林银响 · Mist Forest Silver Echo

雾林银响 · Mist Forest Silver Echo

Found on
Xiaohongshu（小红书）

From the maker

Editorial English translation

Cool-toned blue quietly slips into a winter mist, while layered minimalist geometric lines dissolve into a hazy texture, adding a subtle breath of movement to an otherwise tranquil composition.

Pucca’s take

About this shop

“I've loved their stuff for a long time. Their color combinations always feel so uniquely theirs, and somehow everything just looks really polished and elevated.”

Product details

Shape stated in the maker’s post: Japanese short-round.

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玛格丽特 · Marguerite

玛格丽特 · Marguerite

Found on
Xiaohongshu（小红书）

From the maker

Editorial English translation

An abstract dreamscape inspired by Marguerite, built around the displaced visual logic of surrealism.

Pucca’s take

About this shop

“I've loved their stuff for a long time. Their color combinations always feel so uniquely theirs, and somehow everything just looks really polished and elevated.”

Product details

Shape stated in the maker’s post: Japanese short-round.

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LUDAO wide interior with clothing and everyday goods
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LUDAO wide interior with clothing and everyday goods
1 / 3 · Everyday life, across the store.
Plants and flowers displayed at LUDAO
2 / 3 · Plants, flowers and little things for home.
Simple clothing on racks beneath the LUDAO Ordinary Life sign
3 / 3 · Simple, quiet clothing basics.

LUDAO · 鹿岛生活

Store find · EVERYDAY LIFE · GOOD VALUE · ACTUALLY USEFUL

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Online · Offline

Why we go

LUDAO is where everyday things get surprisingly good. Plants, tea, things for the house, simple clothes — nothing needs to shout.

Regina’s experience

Visited and shopped

“I go to LUDAO for the boring things — and somehow always leave with more. Plants, tea, things for the house, really simple clothes. The prices are kind of ridiculous for what you get.

For the basics I've bought there, I genuinely think the quality can stand next to UNIQLO. The difference is that LUDAO doesn't really chase fashion — most things are simple, quiet basics.”

How to find it

Online: search for 鹿岛生活 or LUDAO in the Taobao app. Offline: search for the same name in your map app to look for a nearby store. Check the branch’s current address and opening hours before you go.

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KKV interior with orange container-style walls and a road-arrow design
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KKV interior with orange container-style walls and a road-arrow design
1 / 3 · The space is part of the discovery.
KKV entrance with its illuminated sign and merchandise beyond
2 / 3 · Look for the KKV sign.
A colourful product wall and toy displays at KKV
3 / 3 · A little more to discover around every corner.

KKV

Store find · DISCOVERY · IMMERSIVE RETAIL SPACE · ALWAYS SOMETHING NEW

Found on
Online · Offline
Shop / maker
KKV

Why we go

KKV is where we go when we want to see what's new without checking ten different stores. Snacks, beauty, pets, coffee, tea, home things, toys, collaborations — and sometimes the store itself is as fun as whatever we end up buying.

Regina’s experience

Visited and shopped

“KKV is where I go when I want to see what's new without checking ten different stores. I almost always end up in the pet section, but I also check the flower teas, coffee concentrates and all the little drinks you can try. There's usually some new product or collaboration I haven't seen before.”

How to find it

Online: search for KKV in the Taobao app. Offline: search for KKV in your map app to look for a nearby store. Check the branch’s current address and opening hours before you go. Store layouts and selections vary by location.

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A calm O.C.E. interior with tables and home-object displays
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A calm O.C.E. interior with tables and home-object displays
1 / 3 · Ordinary home objects, thoughtfully displayed.
O.C.E. glass storefront with the full logo visible
2 / 3 · Look for the O.C.E. sign.
O.C.E. home-fragrance bottles with wooden caps and illustrated labels
3 / 3 · Fragrance for everyday home life.

O.C.E.

Store find · DESIGNED LIVING · GOOD DESIGN · HOME EXPERIENCE

Found on
Online · Offline
Shop / maker
O.C.E.

Why we go

O.C.E. itself has a point of view. What we like here isn't just the range. Even very ordinary things feel considered — fragrance, cups, textiles, little objects for the house.

Regina’s experience

Visited and shopped

“I mostly go to O.C.E. for things that make being at home nicer. What I really like is that even very ordinary products still feel recognizably O.C.E. The quality has been consistently really good in my experience.”

How to find it

Online: search for O.C.E. in the Taobao app. Offline: search for O.C.E. in your map app to look for a nearby store. Check the branch’s current address and opening hours before you go.

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