Gifts for the gallop

Those of you who thought the gift-giving season was done and dusted for another year should probably think again. This Friday heralds the arrival of the Chinese New Year and shops, malls and boutiques all over the country have replaced the tinsel with a range in items in red and gold to mark the Year of the Horse.

We take a look at what’s on offer.

 

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The Metropolitan Museum of Art Store New York suggests three gorgeous gift items, among them the Golden Ribbed Bead jewellery collection, a 24-karat matte gold overlay set reproduced from the Museum’s collection and including a striking gold earring from Persia,

The series of Persian Lion’s Head pins, earrings and necklaces are inspired by two gold lion-head plaques from Achaemenid Persia and designed to resemble the horned lion-griffin heads on a glazed-tile frieze excavated at Susa. 

The Japanese Medallions Scarf, meanwhile, is made with silk crepe de chine in red and gold, adapted from the lacquered medallions on a 19th-century inro that was specifically designed to hold medicine or ink seals.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art Store is located on the third floor of Emporium. Call (02) 664 9191.

 

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Golden Ribbed Bead earrings, necklace and bracelet, Bt3,500 to Bt10,700. 

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Persian Lion’s Head series’ head pin, earrings and necklace, Bt2,800 to Bt12,600. 

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Japanese Medallions scarf, Bt3,500. 

 

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Central Department Store focuses on health, wealth and prosperity with a range of gifts that include a red dragon pillow with gold trim and fringe, a square fabric tray for oranges, a Chinese tea set engraved in gold, a money wad-shaped bag, an oranges pouch, a red Chinese silk bag and place mats.

They’re available at Central Chidlom, Lat Phrao, Pinklao and Bang Na with discounts of up to 30 per cent until February 9. Spending Bt2,000 earns you an additional 5 per-cent discount and a chance to win round trip tickets from Bangkok to Hong Kong.

 

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Red dragon pillow, Bt399

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Chinese tea set, Bt899

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Chinese silk bag, Bt199

 

 

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Swatch highlights the Chinese belief that the legendary horse living on the verdant land of Eurasia will bring good health and positive energy by releasing a special edition Year of the Horse wristwatch.

It boasts a traditional Chinese drawing and calligraphy with inky black brush strokes as well as a dynamic impression of horses in motion.

The watch features a solid matte white plastic case, a printed dial with red hands and a white silicone strap in black and grey print. 

You’ll find it at the Swatch boutiques in Siam Center, CentralWorld, Central Lat Phrao and Mega Bangna. Call (02) 658 1118 or visit www.Swatch.com

 

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Swatch Year of the Horse wristwatch, Bt2,650. 

 

 

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Motif opens wide the doors to the season of wealth and fortune with an exclusive selection of luxury home furnishings in gold, silver and red from many world-class brands. Highlights include a vase adorned with gold and silver fish, trendy ceiling lamps, scented candles, doorstoppers, paperweights and silver wine lids by Tom Dixon. 

The Motif store is on the third floor of Erawan Bangkok. Call (02) 250 7740-1. 

 

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Glass bowl decorated with silver fish, Bt24,000.

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Ceiling lamp, Bt30,000.

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Pink gold paperweight by Tom Dixon, Bt10,000.

 

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Renowned Danish jewellery brand Pandora marks the passage to a new year with its “Auspicious Collection 2014” of zodiac inspired-icon silver charms. The Meditation charm signifies richness, the Ingot and Moneybag charms incorporate the Chinese characters for treasure and luck and the Angel Fish charm symbolises abundance.

Also on sale are chic charms and pendants with different symbolic meanings that you can mix and match in your style .

Pandora’s products are available at leading department stores. 

 

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Pandora silver bracelet with charms, Bt30,600.

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Pandora horse-like charm, Bt1,800.

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Pandora Meditation silver charm, Bt1,350.

 

 

Robinson department store boosts the stallion’s spirit with an auspicious horse sculpture symbolising a brave heart, agility and victory, red bedsheets for dreaming of good fortune and a horse-shaped pendant to help your business success grow.

 

 

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Prima Art’s gold horses at a gallop, Bt42,800.

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A pair of tea cups with a red dragon-pattern, Bt750. 

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A red blouse with rose motifs by Mixx, Bt690. 

 

 

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And in between the shopping, stop off for a refreshing cup of coffee at Starbucks, which is offering a selection of red collectibles inspired by the horse that runs through March 5. 

Among the goodies guaranteed to make your day more auspicious are Chinese New Year tumblers and cups, a Dome Horse tumbler, an auspicious orange mug, a Flourishing Fields mug with wooden coaster and a red Horse Bank. Prices ranges from ranging in prices from Bt440 to Bt1,150. 

 

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Auspicious orange mug, Bt420.

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A “Create Your Own” tumbler, Bt1,150.

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Horse bank, Bt680.