16 city of coverings Market
Shanghai Region · China
Shanghai's Fabric and Custom Tailor markets can be a challenging, but worthwhile experience for visitors. From custom suits to hand-made cashmere sweaters, you can find something for almost any style and taste. You do need to do some homework to avoid some of the less reputable places as well as plan to return in 1-4 days to pick up your merchandise.
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines116 City of Coverings Market
Welcome to the Shuh-lyoo-poo Fabric Market, often known to international visitors as the Sixteen City of Coverings. We are located near the South Bund, in an area with a long history as a center for trade and textiles. …
Listen in the app2The Entrance and the World of Cashmere
As we step through the main entrance, we are immediately greeted by the specialists in cashmere and wool. This is one of the most popular sections for visitors seeking winter garments. …
Listen in the app3The Silk Road in a Single Aisle
We now transition into the vibrant world of silk. China’s history is inextricably linked to this fabric, and here you can find every imaginable variety. …
Listen in the app4Suiting and the Menswear Specialists
This section of the market is dedicated to the precise world of men’s suiting. Here, the atmosphere is slightly more formal, with displays of crisp white shirts and perfectly pressed trousers. …
Listen in the app5Lining, Buttons, and the Details of Design
A garment is more than its outer shell, and this section of the market focuses on the essential details: linings, buttons, zippers, and lace. This is where the 'artistry on handbags' and clothes truly comes to life. …
Listen in the app6The Tailoring Workshops — Behind the Curtain
While the ground floors are for display and negotiation, the upper levels often house the actual workshops. If you are lucky, you might catch a glimpse of the tailors at their machines. …
Listen in the app7Negotiation and the Social Market Experience
Our final section focuses on the social aspect of the market: the art of negotiation. In a Chinese market, the price on the tag is often just a starting point for a conversation. …
Listen in the app8Closing
As we conclude our journey through the Shuh-lyoo-poo Sixteen City of Coverings, I hope you have gained a new perspective on the clothes we wear and the people who make them. We have moved from the soft warmth of cashmere to the…
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What is 16 city of coverings Market?
16 city of coverings Market is a place in Shanghai Region · China with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Shanghai Region · China |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 31.2323, 121.4929 |
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