Enterprising Singaporeans are offering services to help consumers and businesses source or custom-make their furniture in the Chinese cityKelvin Chua launched The Kurater to cater to Singapore buyers of Foshan furniture. Cheaper than buying from local furniture stores and better quality than those from online shopping platform Taobao – that’s the draw of purchasing from the Chinese city in Guangdong province. Known as the furniture capital of China, Foshan boasts a comprehensive supply chain covering everything from components to construction materials. Goh estimates savings of at least 20 to 30 per cent when purchasing furniture in Foshan, compared with buying from local retailers offering the same quality. Kelvin Chua has worked with many Foshan furniture factories.