When the ancient method of batik meets modern literature, when the 145x145cm square blooms with the fragrance of flowers from 15 islands. This Malay popular literary fresh printing ethnic head scarf allows you to tie the morning dew of Penang, the sunset of Langkawi and the vines of Malacca into the breeze around your neck.
15 customised panels
Botanical Narrative
Golden Rain Banana, Hibiscus, Rainforest Fern, Fragrant Coconut – hand-painted in Germany with ecological pigments, with cilia visible through the light in the leaf veins.
Geometric Codes
Batik gyrations, Malay checkerboard grids, crescent moon stacked waves — intangible cultural heritage reproduced by Indonesian artisan’s brushstrokes.
Cultural Symbols
Nyonya Porcelain Edge, Kampung Kite, Fishing Net Morning Glory – each pattern is accompanied by a story card of its creation, which is a cultural legacy to be worn.
Tropical Wisdom in a Square Inch
- Single layer: folded diagonally to form the classic Malay ‘Selendang’ shawl.
- Double Layer: Wrap around the head and tail to form a double triangle, without being too heavy.
- Creative: Tie it as a strapless top/ bustier, one scarf can be worn in 7 different ways.
Breathable Sea Mist Chiffon
Measured on a hot and humid day at 37°C: body cooling of 3.2°C, hydrophobic molecular chains self-cleaning in case of perspiration, 200% faster drying in the rainy season.
Invisible windproof system
Built-in magnetic buckles (disguised as berry embroidery) at the corners, turning into fixed anchor points in seconds on gusty days, riding and dancing without shifting.
Customise your ethnic bandana
1. choose the base cloth: morning mist white/light reef blue/pottery clay pink, three-colour embryo cloth canvas board.
2. Choose the story: 15 motifs + exclusive Malay slang inscriptions (e.g. ‘Angin bertiup, layang terbang’/wind up kite flying).
3. Set the details: gold thread outlining / luminous paint / fragrance microcapsules (lemongrass or gardenia scent is optional).
4. Embroidered signature: initials (in Jawi or Roman letters) embroidered on the collar corner. 5.
5. blessing: lined with laminated handwritten dua note (transcribed by the Penang Imam).
Printing Ethnic Head Scarf Care Tips
▸ Wash and Care: Cold water and coconut sugar gently kneaded to increase pigmentation firmness by 72%.
▸ Drying: Spread on banana leaves to dry in the shade, retaining the fresh botanical fragrance.
▸ Storage: roll and hide in the included rattan tube to protect against moisture and moths.
Customisation lead time: 14 days (including 3 design confirmations).
