{"product_id":"malai-petite-birth-day","title":"Malai Petite – Colour of Your Birth Day","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYour Day, Your Colour: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMalai \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePetite \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ewith a Custom-Coloured Belt\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem\"\u003eIn Thailand, every day of the week has its own colour, and every person carries the colour of the day they were born.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis Malai Petite carries a belt in the colour of your day of birth, or the day of the person you are giving it to.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe seven colours and their days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e🔴 \u003cstrong\u003eSunday = Red\u003c\/strong\u003e — Power and life force. The colour of the sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e🟡 \u003cstrong\u003eMonday = Yellow\u003c\/strong\u003e — Purity and honour. The most auspicious colour in Thailand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e🩷 \u003cstrong\u003eTuesday = Pink\u003c\/strong\u003e — Gentleness and charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e🟢 \u003cstrong\u003eWednesday = Green\u003c\/strong\u003e — Growth and renewal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e🟠 \u003cstrong\u003eThursday = Orange\u003c\/strong\u003e — Wisdom and learning. The colour of teachers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e🔵 \u003cstrong\u003eFriday = Light Blue\u003c\/strong\u003e — Grace and harmony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e🟣 \u003cstrong\u003eSaturday = Purple\u003c\/strong\u003e — Calm strength and dignity.\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\u003eMade from cotton\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize: 10 x 22 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBelt available in the 7 day-of-birth colours\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:\/\/line.me\/ti\/p\/CUy2buGaLF\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eContact Nicha by LINE for urgent order\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\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 Petite with custom-coloured belt, handmade 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 pieces are handmade by Akha women under the AKHA MA-DE social programme\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery time you buy from us, \u003cstrong\u003eyou directly support and create opportunity for these women\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\/%E0%B8%9E%E0%B8%A7%E0%B8%87%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%A5%E0%B8%B1%E0%B8%A2%E0%B8%A7%E0%B8%B1%E0%B8%99%E0%B9%81%E0%B8%A1%E0%B9%88\"\u003eSee all our handmade Phuang Malai for weddings, VIP gifts and Mother\u0026#39;s Day\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"article_cta page-width right\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBulk orders and workshops\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eFor bulk orders, please contact us.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eContact me\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 the \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\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\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e↑ \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eReach me here ↑\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eDuring the Chinese New Year and Mother\u0026#39;s Day periods, delivery within Thailand takes around 5 to 7 working days\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eOutside these seasons and pre-order campaigns, delivery takes 10 to 20 working days\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eBecause our products are handmade, delivery times can vary with the number of orders being processed\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eFor urgent orders (a birthday, a wedding, a religious celebration), please reach us on Facebook, Instagram or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.macramebynicha.com\/en\/pages\/contact-me\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eby email here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eFor international delivery, 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 delivery\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eSend the item back within 14 days of delivery\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 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e* 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e** Please allow a difference of 1 to 2 cm, as each piece is handmade and measured by hand.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Thailand has a colour for every day\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe tradition comes from Thai astrology, where each day of the week is watched over by its own celestial deity, and each deity has a colour. The colour of the day you were born is considered your own for life, and wearing or receiving it is believed to strengthen your fortune.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is why the right colour matters when a garland is a gift. A garland in the recipient\u0026#39;s birth colour says you did not just buy something beautiful, you chose it for them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt is also the tradition behind the garlands offered for a new car, where the colour is chosen by the owner\u0026#39;s day of birth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do you care for a phuang malai?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCaring 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle it gently.\u003c\/strong\u003e Always treat the garland with a light touch. Cotton is delicate and damages easily. Keep handling to a minimum.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeep it out of direct sunlight.\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct sun fades cotton. Keep your garland somewhere dry and cool.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeep it dry.\u003c\/strong\u003e Damp causes mould and mildew, which damages cotton. Avoid storing the garland anywhere with high humidity.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDust it regularly.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dust and dirt settle on cotton and make a piece look dull. Brush it lightly with a soft brush or a cloth to lift dust and cobwebs away.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCared for properly, your garland becomes a treasured object in your home or on your altar for many years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSee our other garlands\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMeet our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.macramebynicha.com\/products\/malai-purity-petite-%E0%B8%9E%E0%B8%A7%E0%B8%87%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%A5%E0%B8%B1%E0%B8%A2%E0%B8%84%E0%B8%A7%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%9A%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%B4%E0%B8%AA%E0%B8%B8%E0%B8%97%E0%B8%98%E0%B8%B4%E0%B9%8C-%E0%B8%9E%E0%B8%A7%E0%B8%87%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%A5%E0%B8%B1%E0%B8%A2%E0%B8%A7%E0%B8%B1%E0%B8%99%E0%B9%81%E0%B8%A1%E0%B9%88-%E0%B8%87%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%99%E0%B9%81%E0%B8%95%E0%B9%88%E0%B8%87%E0%B8%87%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%99\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMalai Purity Petite\u003c\/a\u003e in white and our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.macramebynicha.com\/products\/malai-petite-purity-red\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMalai Petite Purity Red\u003c\/a\u003e, two garlands carrying meaning of their own.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Macrame by Nicha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46488415862970,"sku":null,"price":1590.0,"currency_code":"THB","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/0131\/7562\/files\/MalaiPetitePurity-Custom-ColouredBelt-Green-aPremiumGift-MacramebyNicha-Withhands_11b26315-e848-48b0-bd13-1dd8f5fd601d.jpg?v=1787848653","url":"https:\/\/www.macramebynicha.com\/en\/products\/malai-petite-birth-day","provider":"Macrame by Nicha","version":"1.0","type":"link"}