Jalan

The rub with buying anything Asian in a Western country is authenticity. Yes, your table was made in China but so was my alarm clock. Would the piece ever be seen in a proper Chinese home? That is a more relevant question. And that's also why place like Jalan became an invaluable resource. The products there are the culmination of years of travel through the vast landscape of China, Indonesia and Malaysia. Large, substantial pieces of antique Asian furniture are in no short supply--armoires, dressers and cabinets in dark stains and brass hardware. New versions of traditional Asian arts and crafts like laquerware, baskets, and wall hanging are also available in abundance.

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