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In pictures: ‘Made in Hong Kong’ - craft industries that built the city

See Hong Kong’s past through the lens of the craftsmanship, from mahjong tiles to shipbuilding, that laid the foundation for its growth

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A wig factory in Aberdeen in 1967. Photo: SCMP Archives
Alexander Mak

Long before Hong Kong transformed into a global financial hub, its economic heartbeat thrived on factory floors and in small workshops.

Between the 1960s and 80s, everyday craftsmen were the city’s backbone. Whether they were hand-carving small pieces, painting delicate designs or constructing ships, they helped build our city.

Here’s a look back at how South China Morning Post photographers captured that craftsmanship.

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