Wu Liangcai
Time-Honored BrandWu Liangcai · Shanghai · Founded 1800
Wu Liangcai, a time-honored eyewear brand from Shanghai, is renowned for its precision optometry and handcrafted lenses. With a legacy spanning over two centuries, it blends traditional craftsmanship with modern optical technology, embodying the spirit of Shanghai's meticulous commercial culture.
Brand Story
Founded in Shanghai around 1800 during the Jiaqing era of the Qing Dynasty, Wu Liangcai began as a jewelry and jade store before transitioning to specialize in eyewear. The founder, Wu Liangcai, excelled in optometry and lens crafting, pioneering the Chinese eyewear industry with hand-ground lenses and precise vision correction. His son, Wu Gengqi, expanded the business, elevating the brand's reputation. Wu Liangcai's approach integrates traditional techniques with modern optics, emphasizing personalized fitting and accuracy. Through wars and societal changes, the brand upheld quality and integrity, playing a pivotal role in transforming glasses from luxury items to everyday necessities. Its cultural significance lies in promoting Shanghai's pragmatic and refined commercial ethos, making it a benchmark in the industry.
“Clear Vision, Century-Old Heritage”
Signature Products
Tailored to individual vision and usage habits, providing clear vision for distance, intermediate, and near viewing. (800-3000 RMB)
Crafted with traditional hand-grinding techniques, offering high precision and clarity, ideal for high prescriptions. (500-2000 RMB)
Made from natural tortoiseshell and handcrafted, combining vintage aesthetics with comfortable wear. (1000-5000 RMB)
Stores & Addresses
Located in: Shanghai（上海）
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Cultural Note
Wu Liangcai's optometry and lens crafting are centered on precision, meticulousness, and personalization, merging traditional hand-grinding with modern optical science. The brand embodies Shanghai's time-honored commitment to quality and the spirit of integrity and excellence inherent in Haipai commercial culture.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a "China Time-Honored Brand" (中华老字号)?
A China Time-Honored Brand is a designation by China’s Ministry of Commerce for brands with a long history that inherit products, craftsmanship or services across generations and have operated continuously to the present.
When was Wu Liangcai founded?
Wu Liangcai was founded in 1800, originating in Shanghai, Shanghai, primarily in the Crafts field.
What is the signature product of Wu Liangcai?
Its signature product is Customized Progressive Lenses. See the "Signature / Buy Online" section on this page for more products and shopping links.
Where can I find the official list of China Time-Honored Brands?
You can log into the MOFCOM "China Time-Honored Brand Information Management System", or browse this site’s brand directory — we have profiled 1,451 time-honored brands.
Sources / References
Brand fundamentals (founding year, heritage level, recognition batch) follow official sources such as the MOFCOM time-honored brand list. Story and encyclopedia: