{"product_id":"malai-glin-rak","title":"Malai Glin Rak - Premium Giveaway","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cimg height=\"139\" width=\"423\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/0131\/7562\/files\/Trust_Badges_2aa96893-67ed-4dee-8135-8ec59be042fc_480x480.png?v=1617258684\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMalai Glin Rak, Cotton Phuang Malai in a Wooden Box 🌸✨\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn auspicious item wherever you go.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ephuang malai\u003c\/strong\u003e is how Thai people say respect, welcome, gratitude and blessing. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTraditionally it is made from fresh jasmine and lasts a day. \u003cstrong\u003eMalai Glin Rak\u003c\/strong\u003e is that same gesture knotted entirely in cotton, so the blessing stays with the person you gave it to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHang it in the car, on a door, at a desk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eHandmade in Asha village, Chiang Rai, Thailand\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eMaterial: cotton and wood\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize: L 3\u0026quot; x H 6\u0026quot;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eWooden gift box included\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eEight colours, each with its own meaning\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eMade to order\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCustom engraving on the box available. Please contact us for a quotation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose the Colour by the Meaning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003col\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGold.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prosperity. The safest choice for a retirement or a career milestone in Thailand\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSilver.\u003c\/strong\u003e Purity\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Vitality. Reads as festive and Chinese, good for Lunar New Year and business openings\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeige.\u003c\/strong\u003e Grounding\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePink.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tenderness. The usual choice for Mother\u0026#39;s Day\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSky.\u003c\/strong\u003e Grace\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreen.\u003c\/strong\u003e Growth\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlue.\u003c\/strong\u003e Devotion\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade by Akha Women\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/0131\/7562\/files\/AkhaMa-De-ChristmasOrnamentsbyAkhaWomen-SocialEntrepriseThailand-WomenEmpowermentThailand-Logo_160x160.jpg?v=1692445983\" alt=\"Akha Ma-De - Malai Glin Rak Cotton Phuang Malai by Akha Women - Social Enterprise Thailand - Women Empowerment Thailand - Logo\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese are handmade by Akha women through the AKHA MA-DE social program\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis piece is knotted by Abu Jor, Abu Nicha and Abu Athu.\u003c\/strong\u003e We can tell you who made yours.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery purchase \u003cstrong\u003edirectly supports these women and creates opportunity in their community\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"article_cta page-width right\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macramebynicha.com\/collections\/thai-souvenirs\"\u003eSee all our Thai souvenirs and handmade favours here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBulk Orders\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eFor retirements, weddings, corporate gifts or hotel welcome gifts, we make these up as sets with \u003cstrong\u003eno minimum order quantity. \u003c\/strong\u003ePlease \u003cstrong\u003econtact us\u003c\/strong\u003e for a quotation\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eContact Us\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eYou can reach us any time through \u003cstrong\u003eMessenger\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eInstagram\u003c\/strong\u003e or our \u003cstrong\u003e\"Contact Us\"\u003c\/strong\u003e page\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/macramebynichaofficial\" title=\"Facebook Macrame by Nicha\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/0131\/7562\/files\/Nicha_stamp_2e77c003-dc1b-4d6e-914d-8304710b7c09_480x480.png?v=1617375680\" alt=\"Facebook Macrame by Nicha\" width=\"77\" height=\"77\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"null\" title=\"Instagram Macrame by Nicha\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/macrame.by.nicha\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg height=\"78\" width=\"78\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/0131\/7562\/files\/Untitled_design_2385bbd8-9a7a-485d-be87-3d48c7dfd188_480x480.jpg?v=1618226698\" alt=\"Instagram Macrame by Nicha\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e↑ \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eReach us here ↑\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePackaging and Shipping:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eDelivery within Thailand takes approximately 5 to 10 working days. Because our products are handmade, delivery times can vary depending on how many orders are in production.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eFor international or express shipping, please contact us\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eReturns and Exchanges:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe accept returns and exchanges:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003ePlease contact us within 7 days of receiving your order\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eSend the item back within 14 days of receiving it\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReturn conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eThe buyer covers return shipping where the reason for dissatisfaction is not caused by a third party. If the returned item is not in its original condition, the buyer is responsible for any loss in value.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e* Product images are for presentation purposes only and each piece may differ slightly from the photo. Colours may appear different on screen depending on your device settings.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e** As each piece is handmade, the dimensions given in the product details may vary by approximately +\/- 2 cm.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Is a Phuang Malai?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003ephuang malai\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Thai flower garland, usually jasmine, given to show respect, welcome, gratitude or apology. You will see them offered at shrines, hung on rear-view mirrors, given to teachers on Wai Kru day, placed around the necks of guests of honour, and given to mothers on Mother\u0026#39;s Day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt is one of the few Thai objects that says something without anyone needing to explain it. That is why it survives as a gift when most things do not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCotton or Fresh Flowers, an Honest Comparison\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe make the cotton version. Here is when the fresh one is still the right answer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFresh jasmine malai.\u003c\/strong\u003e The scent is the point, and cotton cannot reproduce it. For a temple offering, a shrine, or a same-day ceremony where the garland is meant to be temporary, buy fresh. It costs very little and it is what the tradition intends.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCotton malai.\u003c\/strong\u003e For anything the person is meant to keep. A retirement, an award, a farewell, a gift to take abroad. A fresh garland browns within a day and the person has to throw away something you gave them. Cotton does not put them in that position.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe are not trying to replace fresh flowers. We are answering the occasions where fresh flowers are the wrong format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich Colour for Which Occasion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn Thailand colour is not decoration, it carries meaning. Get it right and the gesture lands. Get it wrong and people notice. This is the part most visitors buying a \u003cstrong\u003eThai souvenir\u003c\/strong\u003e never get told.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGold or yellow\u003c\/strong\u003e is the safe and correct choice for a Thai retirement, long service award or career milestone. It reads as prosperity and honour\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRed\u003c\/strong\u003e reads as Chinese and festive. Right for Lunar New Year, a business opening or a Chinese-Thai family celebration. Not the default for a retirement\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack\u003c\/strong\u003e is for mourning. Never use it for a happy occasion\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePink\u003c\/strong\u003e is the Mother\u0026#39;s Day colour\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBecause it arrives in a wooden box, it also works for the occasions a small keepsake cannot carry: a retirement, a wedding, a farewell, an award, a welcome gift for an important guest. For anyone buying several, tell us the quantity and we will quote per piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSee the full range in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.macramebynicha.com\/collections\/thai-souvenirs\"\u003eThai souvenirs and handmade favours collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Macrame by Nicha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46482540855482,"sku":null,"price":499.0,"currency_code":"THB","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/0131\/7562\/files\/Christmas_ornament_craftwomen_-_Akha_women_living_in_Chiang_Rai_-_Thailand.jpg?v=1765100029","url":"https:\/\/www.macramebynicha.com\/en\/products\/malai-glin-rak","provider":"Macrame by Nicha","version":"1.0","type":"link"}