Shopkeeper Stories

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  • Carpet Trade

    Carpet Trade

    A mother-and-daughter team from Iran are bringing the rich tradition of carpets to Singapore. Iran is known for their exquisite Persian carpets which made up 13% of their total exports in 2012. The largest buyers were Germany (29%) and Japan. If you have a curiosity for the flow of commodities around the world, you might…

  • Silk Shop

    “Silk is cooling in hot weather, and keeps you warm in cold weather. Polyester resembles silk, but it doesn’t have the same effect.” Did you know that silk has some unique properties? Unlike other fabrics like cotton or wool, silk is made from a continuous fibre that gives it a smooth and luxurious feel. This…