Many Abundances (大吱大利)

Typically red to symbolize abundance and prosperity, lucky envelopes are a time-honored way to spread good fortune to your loved ones in East Asian tradition. Hong-Kong based FUNDAMENTAL Studio puts a modern spin on the lucky envelope by shifting along the color spectrum to pinks and purples, and utilizing geometric shapes to represent the Year […]

Lucky Envelopes

All eyes are on these custom travel-themed lucky envelopes from Hong Kong Airlines. Their designs meld vintage-inspired signs with contemporary elements, pushing the limits of what a lucky envelope can look like.

Firecracker Packaging

One of the few vintage items in our archive, but we just couldn’t resist. This scan features firecracker packaging from the Kwong Man Lung Firecracker Factory, a manufacturer that was based in the Republic of China’s early years (likely starting in the early 1910s or 1920s). Although it’s nearly a century old, its calligraphic type […]