At first glance, the sofa may suggest a private living room, but Mu Gongchang's products are all made and sold in this converted hutong house.

Handcrafted greeting cards (RMB 10-20), photo albums (RMB 50-150) and handmade notebooks (RMB 5-200) can be found on display in the living room. If you don't see anything that grabs your fancy, talk to the owner about your specific needs. They will be more than happy to turn your ideas into practical objects.

Fans of vintage apparel should check out the leather jackets (RMB 200-600) and military jackets (RMB 180-300).

(That's Beijing January 28, 2008)