Discover the tactile warmth of local shops on a handmade tour in Taichung

By MOOK Scenic Spots Family Travel Network, reported by Chen Guanxin

 

Taichung, a city nestled between mountains and the sea, was once home to many skilled technicians and artisans with soot-stained hands, and also a hub of Taiwan’s “precision manufacturing industry.” Today, drawing nourishment from the past and the energy of artistic creation, Taichung has become a dazzling stage where handmade shops abound and local original artisans shine brightly. If you want to drink hand-roasted coffee, try homemade spreads and traditional home-cooked dishes, head to Taichung; if you want to buy handmade wooden furniture, metalwork, leather goods, come to Taichung; if you want to admire exquisite handmade lacquerware, ceramics, experience the beauty of hand drums, single-speed bicycles, and the good life of farming and floriculture — still, come to Taichung.

Published by Monocle Publishing, “A Handmade Tour of Taichung: Slow Strolls, Great Finds, Delicious Bites, and Aesthetic Delights — A Sharing Collection for Design Enthusiasts, Coffee Lovers, Foodies, Photography Fans, and Lifestyle Accessory Collectors,” is both a guidebook to the artisanal skills of Taichung’s local creators and a comprehensive compilation of how many local artisans here create, find inspiration, and innovate in their work.

 

This book features 30 creative handmade shops across 8 major themes, including hidden gem boutiques, charming eateries serving authentic ingredients, happy homeware shops with handmade goods, expert leather and metalwork stores, textile and fashion design shops, lacquerware and ceramic folk art shops, stylish accessory and tool shops, and natural farming and handmade craft shops. These creative individuals not only offer the “craftsmanship” behind their products, but also share their “life experiences and insights” with readers, transforming this exchange into valuable knowledge that helps more people learn and grow together.

 

● Further Reading:

Let’s Go Traveling!: A Handmade Tour of Taichung — Slow Strolls, Great Finds, Home-Cooked Bites, and Aesthetic Experiences

A Beautiful Stroll Through Taichung for Design Lovers, Coffee Fiends, Foodies, Photography Fans, and Lifestyle Accessory Collectors

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