Taking local designs global
BT Weekend talks to some local makers who get international exposure for their products and designs through online retail platforms such as Etsy and Naiise
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Tay Suan Chiang
IT IS no secret that Singaporeans love making things with their hands - from jams to keychains, jewellery and even bamboo bicycles. While they enjoy a following from local shoppers, many of them are finding popularity with international buyers too.
One website where Singaporeans have been selling their homemade wares is on Etsy, which has a strong international following.
Over at Singapore-based online design retailer Naiise, local sellers have had their wares sold to overseas customers from the United States, Australia, Malaysia, and even as far as Russia and Brazil. The website was founded on the belief that design adds value to everyday life, and it strives to make good design accessible and relevant to more in Singapore and the region.
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