This shop boasts two labels: Giovani and Sienna.

Giovani's European-influence designs are certainly luxurious: pillows come in suede fabric with tassels, lip cords and/or brushes (RMB 600-1,300); you can even find an elegant floral-patterned rug (RMB 1,800-1,900) on which to place your pillows if you favor the Arabian Nights look.

Sienna's cushions (RMB 2,000-5,000) are the ne plus ultra of sophistication with handcrafted beads, amber, and elements of leather and fur. But the real indulgence here comes in the form of a faux leopard-print fur box (RMB 850), a one-of-a-kind must-have.

Location: Shanghai Jin Jiang Dickson Shopping Center, Room 210, No. 400 Changlelu, by Maoming Nanlu
Tel: 021-64726888 ext. 210

3. Cotton

No, this is not another branch of the famously friendly bar. Rather, it's a home furnishings shop with reasonably-priced items, including, quite naturally, goods made from 100 per cent cotton fabric.

There's a wide range of styles, such as the classic Chinese red and gold xi designs, which are said to provide 'double happiness'. [Note that queen, or king-size (RMB 298/398) sets, include quilt covers, sheets and pillowcases]. The young at heart will like the Winnie the Pooh or Tigger covers (RMB 108) and sheets (RMB 78). Matching pajamas optional.

Location: No. 235, Xiangyang Nanlu, by Yongkanglu
Tel: 021-64313968

4. Maoming

A bright new addition to Shanghai's expat design scene, Maoming specializes in blankets, throws and shawls, but here the classics come with a twist.

Fake fur blankets, in a heady array of textures and sizes, are backed with brightly colored silks in Chinese patterns-from double fish to double happiness to pagoda pastorals (RMB 1,500). Super-luxe throws are made of heavenly cashmere and backed in silk in contrasting and complimentary colors with mink pompoms dotting the edges (RMB 2,800).

Maoming also offers oversize cashmere knit scarves in a range of delicious colors with diaphanous silk linings in an eclectic and bright selection of patterns (RMB 1,200). 
Madame Mao's Dowry
Location: No. 70, Fuxinglu
Tel: 021-64371255
Or by appointment email to maomingstyle@aol.com