The Art of Chinese Living SHANG XIA launches exclusively at Lane Crawford in Hong Kong

The upshot is an elegant line of objects and furniture that brings a sense of grace to the home. The range of products is as diverse and rich as Jiang’s imagination. A highlight is the Da Tian Di rocking chair. Its shape has echoes of Ming Dynasty furniture yet the piece is wrought in lightweight, high tech light carbon fiber material. There are inlaid cabinets, velum screens, eggshell lacquer wares, cashmere sweaters and card game sets all of which suggest an easy, convivial style of life.

Jiang, mother to five, cherishes her home and the creative energies of her artistic family. Her grandfather is a painter and her father; Xing Tong He is the architect behind the Shanghai Museum. “New Year is the moment for gatherings - as families laugh and sit together at the dining table, the feelings of family are quick to follow. My life goals are simple, creating love and beauty and sharing that with my loved ones in a creative way,” says Er.

To celebrate the Lunar New Year, Jiang has designed an exclusive Rooster inspired silk scarf - harbinger of fortuitous times ahead. “Nowadays due to globalisation, Chinese people have realised a need for their own cultural roots,” says Jiang.

Long may they flourish.