How ‘Made in Hong Kong' is a badge of pride at artisanal craft shop Oelili
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Foodies are spoiled for choice with a range of eateries dishing up everything from dim sum and dumplings to freshly baked cakes and cookies.
Explore the narrow alleyways and you will also discover boutiques selling artisanal items. Oelilia is one of them.
Easy to spot thanks to its orange facade dominated by a vibrant wave-shaped mural, Oelilia is a treasure trove of goodies, from leather bags and lamps to ceramics and cards.
The common thread connecting all brands stocked at Oelilia is that they are handcrafted by 22 artists based in Hong Kong, including a range of leather accessories made by owner and Sai Kung resident Hebe Law (@hebelawcraft).
A handmade leather bag by Hebe Law. Photo: Oelili
Law founded Oelili in 2008, setting up in Kowloon's Mong Kok district before moving a year later to Sai Kung and a bigger shop.
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