Inspired by hand-forged shapes found across Europe and Asia, Sayang creates a bridge between two continents and their shared craft traditions. From heritage wooden chairs found in the secret garden of Le musée de la vie romantique in Paris, or the sunny terrasses of Marseille’s bistrots, to Penang, Kuala Lumpur, or Singapore’s familiar home grills and rattan pieces, the motif is a heartfelt homage to both regions and creates a quiet dialogue between two worlds.
Immersed into local flavours and the love of various markets, Chilli Pilli reinterprets the ever favorite chilli padi. Inspired by its striking vivid red, this motif danses with letters and curves creating a balanced yet intriguing ensemble. A disguise to the eye! Think fresh markets and local food stalls with a sophisticated twist.
Also known as Harimau Malaya (Malayan Tiger), Tiger Malaya is a playful take on the national symbol of Malaysia. A powerful expression of the nation’s spirit, the tiger embodies quiet confidence and untamed presence. This majestic creature is reinterpreted in a hand-drawn ink illustration and captures the raw character of the so-called ‘Forest Guardian’ through fine pen brushed lines.
Inspired by an antique wooden art piece, Palmika reinterperts the essence of the Tropics. From the sea breathe to the abundance of dansing palm trees, this joyful print brings a touch of nature into your wardrobe, offering a wearable celebration of serene coastal vibes and lush greenery.
Derived from the Peranakan culture, Poporselin is a poetic reinterpretation of that mixed heritage weaving together influences of the Chinese and the Malay cultures. It celebrates the diverse and beautifully layered heritage of Malaysia found in its Nyonya porcelains or unique architecture; not forgetting its European influenced facades in reference to Art Deco movement – mostly representing floral and auspicious symbols.
Inspired by the serene lotus ponds found across Asia, Baby Lotus celebrates a flower that blooms in muddy waters while remaining beautifully untouched. A timeless symbol of spiritual enlightenment, it is deeply rooted in both Hindu and Buddhist traditions, and highly represented in colorful temples or antique ceramics.
This pattern is a modern version of the traditional toile de jouy, the antique French pattern. Used as a first ancient technique created in 1760, it is the ancestor of silkscreen printing! Hand drawn, theMalaysian characters are embellished with local landscapes – think Penang and its round smooth boulder rocks, elephant sanctuary and the ancestral tuktuk. Designed in the classical White & Blue Chinese Porcelain and in a multicolor way.
The first print ever created is a love letter to the region… When post offices were still crowded and stamps were pieces of arts… Some were found at a flea market in Malacca, Malaysia, others at the stamp museum in Chiang Mai, Thailand, and at the latter at Cu Chi Tunnels in HCMC, Vietnam.
This quirky motif is a tribute to the Frenchies who visited Malaysia some time back… Not as late as the 19th century! Starring the renowned Jeanne Cuisinier, ethnologist; Jacques de Morgan, mining engineer, geologist, and archaeologist; and Henri Fauconnier, famous author. Adorned with the traditional South East Asian wooden carved frames.