House of Sumon — Legacy of the Silk Road
House of Sumon draws its lineage from the caravans that once crossed the Silk Road — merchants who carried silk, spice, and stories across deserts, mountains, and seas. As the tides of trade shifted from overland routes to maritime empires, that same spirit found its renewal in the British era of commerce, when Singapore emerged as a new beacon of exchange between China and the Malay Archipelago.
Inspired by this timeless journey, the House stands today in Singapore — not as a relic of the past, but as its living heir. Guided by the creed “Veni, Vidi, Vici” — I came, I saw, I conquered — House of Sumon continues to bridge East and West through refined trade, enduring trust, and disciplined craftsmanship.
Singapore — The Maritime Crossroads of Empires
In 1819, under Sir Stamford Raffles, the British East India Company established Singapore as a trading post, securing its place at the heart of global maritime exchange. From that founding, the island flourished into the region’s foremost port — a sanctuary for merchants, financiers, and visionaries from every shore.
Within months, waves of Malay and Chinese settlers arrived, and the population swelled to over 5,000, long before the Company’s headquarters in London even learned of its creation. By 1857, Singapore’s trade volume had reached £10 million; today, it surpasses £700 billion, standing among the world’s leading maritime hubs — a living testament to vision, enterprise, and destiny at sea.
Today, Singapore endures as a gateway between China and Southeast Asia — a meeting point of civilizations, ambition, and innovation. Within this spirit of openness and enterprise, House of Sumon continues the tradition of those who once turned trade into art — where heritage meets horizon.
The birth of Singapore, 1819
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