Qing (pronounced Ching) is the creation of Anne-Marie Nixey, a former teacher from London, and her partner Mao Ping Yang, whom she met in China in 1999. After working for three years in Japan, Anne-Marie came back to England to do an MA in Japanese, only to find herself at the end of it going to work for a college in Beijing, China. It was there that Anne-Marie and Mao Ping met and started thinking about how best to showcase the East, letting people share the crafts and artistic pieces to come out of modern day China.
In December 2007 Qing was opened in the historic Old Town of Margate, selling items from contemporary Chinese furniture, with our unique distressed style, and contemporary art to more traditional items and antiques. We have sourced good, quality pieces from designers that we know and trust. Offering items,which are used as part of everyday life, from places and people that we are familiar with. We pride ourselves on knowing our products and are passionate about the goods we sell. We are delighted to extend our shop onto the internet but still retain the personal service, that has made Qing so popular.
Please feel free to contact us if you would like more information about any of the items we sell, we are always happy to help.
A-M and Mao Ping
Qing's Artists
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Furniture
Yue studied paint techniques in Beijing and uses reclaimed timber in his work. Creating a mixture of traditional pieces with contemporary colours he brings a modern day look to an already established style.
Textiles
De Xian moved to Beijing from Yun Nan when she was a little girl. After studying design, she and her mother decided that they would set up their own business designing and making texiles. All of our linen throws, cushions and table runners have been made in De Xian's factory by her handful of ladies that she now employs.
Lamps and Lighting
Chen works with the highest quality silks using traditional methods of lamp making. Bright, invigorating colours bring focus to the lamshade itself, not just the stand, as is often the fashion in the West.
Art
An Gu Yu is from a family with roots in Beijing art for several generations. He uses traditional ideas and plays on them with contemporary colours. His scrolls, framed pictures and designs are all individual, highlighting the simplest ideas in nature and what is around him.
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Jewellery
Louise Francis studied silver work designs earrings using contemporary patterns with intricate beadwork. Currently we are only have Louise's work in the showroom.
Cards
Harbour Monkey creates cards using photographic images, from close up detailed pictures to views that take your breath away. www.harbourmonkey.co.uk
Margate Old Town
Margate is known for its beautiful sandy beach, and its connections with Turner. Behind all of this however, is a fascinating myriad of lanes that hold such treasures as the place that Turner first went to school, the old jail and the Tudor House. Nestled amongst these historic venues are galleries, cafes and shops where you can while away the time taking in the history, dating back from the 16th Century to the present day building of the new Turner Centre. Here are some of the delights you will find when you come down.
Links to the Old Town
Margate Gallery
Turner Contemporary
Junk Deluxe
Isle One
We are pleased to announce that Qing is now supporting the Thanet Shopping Incentive Scheme 'Shop Local First'. We are currently offering 10% on sales on a Thursday, (offer excludes furniture).
Shop Local First
