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

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.

Plastic-flower manufacturing

Handmade mahjong tiles