ShiLiu Pu Cloth Market
Shanghai Region · China
Shi Liu Pu Cloth Market houses an array of tailors and seamstresses. This one of the more manageable markets in town. In addition to a full range of fabrics, it offers a wide range of clothing accessories, buttons, zippers and trims.
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1ShiLiu Pu Cloth Market
Welcome to the ShiLiu Pu Cloth Market, a place where the literal and metaphorical 'fabric' of Shanghai is woven together. Located near the historic South Bund, ShiLiu Pu (the Sixteenth Wharf) was once the most important shipping…
Listen in the app2The Silk Sanctum — Suzhou’s Finest
We begin our tour in the silk section, the pride of the Yangtze Delta. China's history is inextricably linked to silk, and here you can see why. …
Listen in the app3Tailor’s Row — The Art of the Cut
As we move into the heart of the market, we find 'Tailor's Row,' a series of small workshops where the magic of transformation happens. Each stall is a micro-factory, often run by a family of master tailors who have passed down…
Listen in the app4Cashmere and Wool — The Winter Warmth
In the colder months, the market shifts its focus toward heavier fabrics like cashmere and wool. Shanghai's winters can be biting, and these natural fibers offer the best protection. …
Listen in the app5The Qipao Specialty Shops — Iconic Elegance
No visit to a Shanghai cloth market is complete without exploring the Qipao specialty shops. The Qipao, or Cheongsam, is perhaps the most recognizable symbol of Chinese femininity, and Shanghai is its ancestral home. …
Listen in the app6Accessories and Trimmings — The Finishing Touches
To complete a custom garment, one must visit the accessories and trimmings section. This area is a treasure chest of small details—buttons, zippers, laces, ribbons, and shoulder pads. …
Listen in the app7The Linen and Cotton Corner — Casual Comfort
Finally, we explore the corner dedicated to natural plant fibers like linen and cotton. These fabrics are the staples of everyday life, valued for their breathability and comfort in Shanghai's humid summers. …
Listen in the app8Closing
As you leave the ShiLiu Pu Cloth Market, perhaps with a newly tailored suit under your arm or a bundle of silk in your bag, you carry with you a tangible piece of Shanghai's creative energy. We have journeyed through the…
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What is ShiLiu Pu Cloth Market?
ShiLiu Pu Cloth 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 | Food |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 31.2253, 121.4981 |
| Last updated |
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