Monkey says, monkey does

Still looking for an auspicious gift to welcome the Year of the Monkey that kicks of tomorrow? 

Fear not, the country’s leading malls and shops have stocked up on a wide range of auspicious red and gold merchandise to bring prosperity, good luck and wealth for the beginning of the Year of Monkey.  

We look at some of the most interesting.

 

Prada

1. Red Tessuto Montagna Rosso backpack, Bt37,000

2. Trick Corneliar and Cesare key rings, Bt12,500 apiece 

 

Popular fashion brand Prada might be Italian by birth but knows how to show its appreciate for oriental culture with an exclusive CNY collection that includes magnificent red-and-black handbags, belts, shoes and wallets in Saffiano, Nappa Gauffre and crocodile leather.

Our favourites are the smart backpacks in silver, red and black as well as the monkey-like key chains.

 

 

MOTIF

1. Moooi’s Emperor side table, Bt21,000

2. Foscarini’s Birdie table lamp, Bt36,000

 

Brighten up your home for the monkey with one of Common Comrades’ red-wood side tables from Moooi. Simple, functional and very smart, they come in six different designs each representing a Chinese character such as an emperor, farmer, merchant, scholar, tailor and seamstress. Other options are the red table lamps and fire diffusers by Foscarini and Tom Dixon. They’re available from Motif’s branches at Erawan Bangkok and Central Embassy. Call (02) 250 7740, (02) 160 5984. 

 

 

Pandora 

1. Piggy bank-inspired charm, Bt1,700

2. Lantern dangle in sterling silver with red enamel, Bt1,700

 

Pandora welcomes the monkey with 12 lively zodiac-inspired charms. Our picks include a gorgeous bracelet with red Murano glass and gold charms to symbolise wealth and prosperity and the Chinese doll charm dressed in festive red traditional cheongsam to capture the joyful ambience of the Spring festival. 

There’s also a Chinese New Year bracelet that helps you send best wishes in Chinese, eye-catching ruby charms, Piggy Bank charms representing good fortune and luck and a traditional Chinese Lantern charm.

Find out more at (02) 264 5080. 

 

 

Central

1. Glass adorned with a gold dragon, Bt1,290

2. Gold floral candlestick, Bt795

 

As ever, Central Department Store is offering a variety of elegant home decor items with auspicious meanings and even sweetens the temptation by offering discounts of 30 per cent. 

Highlights include red and pink envelopes with a monkey design, attractive bags in which to present oranges, gold candleholders and trays shaped like blossoms, refined sculptures of Chinese deities and golden fish and red glass vases.   

 

 

Starbucks 

1. A Quilted Troy gold tumbler, Bt1,150

2. A red monkey collectible mug, Bt600

 

Starbucks too joins the celebrations with tumblers and mugs in red and gold.

Drink in prosperity in a Monkey Troy metallic tumbler, Quilted Troy Gold tumbler, Monkey Small World tumble, Monkey Cold to Go glass or a Happy Monkey tumbler or sip your favourite brew from one of the ceramic Monkey mugs. Prices range from Bt480 to Bt1,150 and the series is available through the end of next month. 

Find out more at www.Starbucks.com.