The Fabric of a Bygone Era: Hong Kong's Craft Hub Fades Away Hong Kong's once thriving craft hub, Sham Shui Po, is rapidly losing its character as rising costs and shifting retail trends push out long established businesses.
This phenomenon isn't unique to the area; it's a symptom of a broader issue facing many urban centers: the erosion of traditional industries and the displacement of small scale artisans.
Jen Kwong, a 70 year old tailor who has spent four decades working in Hong Kong's textile manufacturing industry, fears that Sham Shui Po will soon become a relic of the past.