Velvet moments: a journey to the center of the photograph of the week – the Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion

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4 Responses leave one ? Sarah permalink November 4, 2010

Nice, it’s like East meet the west. taking a more closer look I can tell the vase has Chinese character on it too.

Andi permalink November 4, 2010

What a beautiful room!

velvet permalink* November 4, 2010

Thanks Sarah. Yes, I really liked the Oriental style. They call it the Straits style which is a mix of Chinese and European influences. Absolutely gorgeous!

Cheers,
Keith

Sarah Wu permalink November 4, 2010

Beautiful – Mix with asian style*

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