Retro-Cultural-Revolution chic casual wear. Raised fists and red stars dominate. No bargaining but you might get a free giftie if you buy several items.

The Miao tribe is famous for their intricate embroidery and hand-crafted silver ornaments that decorate their traditional dress – clothing that may take a woman many years to complete.

A perfect spot to pick up last minute gifts, Shanghai Trio's designs use traditional cotton and silk fabrics for the modern need such as a cell-phone case or jewelry bag. There's also an adorable line of children’s things and funky jewelry.

The boys head across to Three on the Bund for a beer and the girls fall in love with several pairs of gorgeous silk slippers embroidered with whimsical Chinese motifs.

A truly unique break from the warehouses of old (not antique) Chinese furniture, No. D offers art-deco as well as Chinese style furniture and a grand collection of older Chinese accent and curio pieces.

Platane offers original, hard to find, casual Chinese-inspired porcelain, fun girlie gifts such as hand-made small bags as well as gorgeous leather Australian handbags, Luxe guides and one-of-a-kind home accents

Urban Tribe–ware includes breezy, baggy tops and long skirts of sumptuous cotton, gorgeous large format matted photos in black & white, as well as color, of Tibet, Burma, Vietnam and Cambodia

There's a line of revolutionary-inspired enamelware with modern slogans that might make your kitchen table rather unique.

Designs have a Japanese flavor, pieces are packaged meticulously in wooden boxes, but are uniquely Chinese.

If there's a special gift you need to bring home from Shanghai, Shanghai Tang is worth a stop.