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Hong Kong's Textile Legacy Lives On in Markets

3/24/2026

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  • Hong Kong's textile industry powered development in the 1950s and 1960s as a major garment exporter, employing many residents.
  • Production has since shifted to mainland China and other countries with cheaper labor.
  • Sham Shui Po and Tsuen Wan reflect Hong Kong's textile heritage through open-air markets and shops that attract local designers.
  • The areas continue to connect Hong Kong's past garment industry with its current cultural landscape.