Malai Cuty : The Mother's Day Flower Garland
On Mother's Day, Thais give their mother a phuang malai. It says thank you, respect and love in one gesture, without a word needing to be said.
The Malai Cuty is that gesture, made to be kept. A flower garland threaded by hand from dried flowers and cotton, it holds its beauty long after the day, where a fresh jasmine garland wilts by evening.
It arrives ready to give: a gift box, and a greeting card for your own words.
Product details
- Handmade in Asha village, Chiang Rai, Thailand
- Made from dried flowers and cotton, no plastic
- Size: 4" x 9" (10 x 22 cm)
- Gift box included
- A greeting card included, for your own message
Made by Akha women
- These pieces are handmade by Akha women under the AKHA MA-DE social programme
- Every time you buy from us, you directly support and create opportunity for these women
Bulk orders and workshops
- For bulk orders, please contact us.
Contact me
- You can reach us any time through Messenger, Instagram or the "Contact Us" page
Delivery:
- During the Mother's Day period, delivery within Thailand takes around 5 to 7 working days
- Outside the Mother's Day season and pre-order campaigns, delivery takes 10 to 20 working days
- Because our products are handmade, delivery times can vary with the number of orders being processed
- For urgent orders (a birthday, a wedding, a religious celebration), please reach us on Facebook, Instagram or by email here
- For international delivery, please contact us
Returns and exchanges:
We accept returns and exchanges:
- Please contact us within 7 days of delivery
- Send the item back within 14 days of delivery
Return conditions:
- The buyer covers return shipping when the reason for dissatisfaction is not caused by a third party. If the returned item does not arrive in its original condition, the buyer is responsible for the loss in value of the item.
* Product photographs are for presentation purposes and may differ from the actual product. Because screens vary, product colours may appear different from those shown on your display.
** Please allow a difference of 1 to 2 cm, as each piece is handmade and measured by hand.
Why a garland on Mother's Day
Thai Mother's Day falls on 12 August, the Queen Mother's birthday, and the garland is its gift. Children offer it at their mother's feet or place it in her hands as a gesture of gratitude and respect. It is one of the few gifts in Thailand whose meaning needs no explanation.
A fresh garland carries that meaning for a day. The Malai Cuty carries it for years: the same gesture, kept on a shelf or an altar, still holding its colour next Mother's Day.
How do you care for a phuang malai?
Caring for your garland is what keeps it beautiful and keeps it looking new for years. A phuang malai is a treasured object in a home or on an altar, so it deserves attention. Here is how to look after yours properly.
- Handle it gently. Always treat the garland with a light touch. Dried flowers and cotton are delicate and damage easily. Keep handling to a minimum.
- Keep it out of direct sunlight. Direct sun fades dried flowers and cotton. Keep your garland somewhere dry and cool.
- Keep it dry. Damp causes mould and mildew, which damages dried flowers and cotton. Avoid storing the garland anywhere with high humidity.
- Dust it regularly. Dust and dirt settle on dried flowers and cotton and make a piece look dull. Brush it lightly with a soft brush or a cloth to lift dust and cobwebs away.
Cared for properly, your garland becomes a treasured object in your home or on your altar for many years.
Questions people ask
How long does the Malai Cuty last?
Years. It is made from dried flowers and cotton, so it keeps its shape and colour where a fresh jasmine garland wilts within a day. Kept out of direct sun and damp, it will still be beautiful next Mother's Day.
Does it come gift-wrapped?
Yes. It arrives in a gift box ready to give.
Can it arrive before Mother's Day on 12 August?
Yes, if you order early. During the Mother's Day period delivery within Thailand takes around 5 to 7 working days, so order by the first days of August to be safe. For urgent orders, contact us on Facebook or Instagram.
Is it made from fresh or dried flowers?
Dried flowers and cotton, with no plastic. That is what lets it last for years instead of a day.
See our other garlands
Meet our Malai Purity Petite in white and our Malai Petite in your day-of-birth colour, two garlands carrying meaning of their own.