Malai Supreme Purity celebrating the White Lotus
The Malai Supreme Purity celebrates the white lotus. It stands for a pure heart, free of any blemish, and it brings a feeling of calm.
Given as a gift, this garland speaks of inner peace and encourages self-awareness, which is the meaning the white lotus carries.
Product details
- Handmade in Asha village, Chiang Rai, Thailand
- Materials: cotton
- Size: 10 x 25 cm
- For custom colours, a specific theme or bulk orders, please contact me for a quote
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.
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, cotton and soft gemstones are delicate and damage easily. Keep handling to a minimum.
- Keep it out of direct sunlight. Direct sun dries flowers and fades 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, cotton and 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 Purity Petite - White and our Malai Purity Petite - Red two garlands in a smaller size.
The meaning of white in Thai culture
In Thai culture, colour shapes and expresses spiritual and philosophical belief. White is the colour of awakening and of showing the way to the light. It speaks of the search for wisdom, of flawless purity and of innocence. White is the path of self-awareness, the path that clears away worldly concerns and impurities so the mind can find true peace.
Malai Supreme Purity: a gift for Mother's Day and honoured guests
The Malai Supreme Purity carries some of the deepest meaning of any garland we have ever made. It is a beautiful choice for a Mother's Day gift, expressing a child's wish for their mother to be happy, wise and at peace. It is more than a gift. It is an expression of love, of respect, and of the wish for peace of mind.
Given as a VIP gift, it expresses respect and admiration, and the wish for the recipient to find light and peace of mind. It is well suited to weddings and to those we hold in the highest regard, such as monks.
White: the colour of enlightenment and the Buddha's teaching
The Buddha's teaching is at the heart of Thai life, and purifying the mind while seeking the light is central to it. As the Buddha said, "No one saves us but ourselves. We ourselves must walk the path." These words speak of taking responsibility for the path we choose and of the search for wisdom, the very meaning held within the colour white.
White represents the philosophy of awakening through mindfulness, self-knowledge and compassion, the core principles of Buddhism. It speaks of moving from ignorance to knowledge, from darkness to light, the road toward spiritual illumination.
Malai Supreme Purity: a symbol of enlightenment and spiritual growth
The Malai Supreme Purity holds the deep meaning of the colour white and the white lotus. Handcrafted with care by Nicha from fine materials only, it stands for purity, serenity and the search for light within.
Giving this garland expresses peace of mind, self-knowledge and the wish for spiritual growth. It invites the person who receives it to seek the way to the light, the path that leads to wisdom and happiness. Sprinkle the sacred perfume, or a favourite scent, over the garland to create a calm, serene atmosphere and deepen its spiritual meaning.
The Malai Supreme Purity is a symbol that invites spiritual fulfilment, a signal pointing toward wisdom, and a bridge toward happiness and light.
This garland stands as a testament to the depth of Thai culture and a path toward self-awareness.