RISIS gift galleries, Singapore
What to buy here: Risis Orchid.
The orchid because a uniquely Singaporean gift in the 1960s, when a Singaporean chemist came upon the idea of preserving beautiful orchids as a gift for his fiancée. After a series of experiments, the RISIS orchid was born – a fresh orchid preserved in a coat of copper, nickel and finally, pure 24 carat gold. The RISIS orchid is a gift that perfectly captures Singapore's natural beauty and her rich Asian heritage. It comes in various forms, such as the Den Li Min Eng Orchid Pen Holder, costing S$90, or the Aerdv Vieng Ping Orchid Brooch, costing S$56, and many others.
RISIS orchids can be found at the RISIS gift galleries in Suntec City Mall, open daily from 11am to 9pm.
The orchid because a uniquely Singaporean gift in the 1960s, when a Singaporean chemist came upon the idea of preserving beautiful orchids as a gift for his fiancée. After a series of experiments, the RISIS orchid was born – a fresh orchid preserved in a coat of copper, nickel and finally, pure 24 carat gold. The RISIS orchid is a gift that perfectly captures Singapore's natural beauty and her rich Asian heritage. It comes in various forms, such as the Den Li Min Eng Orchid Pen Holder, costing S$90, or the Aerdv Vieng Ping Orchid Brooch, costing S$56, and many others.
RISIS orchids can be found at the RISIS gift galleries in Suntec City Mall, open daily from 11am to 9pm.
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Sight Name: RISIS gift galleries
Sight Location: Singapore, Singapore (See walking tours in Singapore)
Sight Type: Shopping
Sight Location: Singapore, Singapore (See walking tours in Singapore)
Sight Type: Shopping
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