Malai Petite Purity Red : The Colour of Luck and Prosperity
In Chinese culture, red is the colour of luck, joy and prosperity. It is the colour of Chinese New Year and of every celebration where good fortune is being wished upon someone.
Given as a gift, a red garland says exactly that: may luck and prosperity follow you. It is the gift for a Thai-Chinese family, a business opening, or the New Year table.
A special gift for Chinese New Year, ready to place on the celebration table or to offer with your best wishes.
Product details
- Handmade in Asha village, Chiang Rai, Thailand
- Made from cotton
- Size: 10 x 22 cm
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 Chinese New Year and Mother's Day periods, delivery within Thailand takes around 5 to 7 working days
- Outside these seasons 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.
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. Cotton and soft gemstones are delicate and damage easily. Keep handling to a minimum.
- Keep it out of direct sunlight. Direct sun fades cotton, and red holds its depth longest away from the sun. Keep your garland somewhere dry and cool.
- Keep it dry. Damp causes mould and mildew, which damages cotton. Avoid storing the garland anywhere with high humidity.
- Dust it regularly. Dust and dirt settle on cotton and on soft stones 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.
See our other garlands
Meet our Malai Chaad and our Malai Purity Petite in white, the lotus of the pair, two garlands carrying meaning of their own.