12 Local Stores Selling Clothes, Accessories & More Inspired By Malaysian Culture
Tell me you love Malaysia without telling me you love Malaysia.
By Tamara Jayne — 24 Aug 2023, 04:03 PM
There's so much to love about Malaysia — the food, the cultural diversity, and the 'Manglish' that unites us all :D
Whether you want to show your love for this country or get a gift for someone overseas, we've put together a list of local shops that sell goodies inspired by Malaysian culture.
Here are 12 shops to check out for quirky decor, clothing, and accessories that'll always remind you of home:
1. Lebihlah
Subtle and oh-so-adorable, these Malaysian-inspired enamel pins from Lebihlah are the perfect addition to any outfit or bag.
Their designs are just too cute to resist, with options like childhood snacks, such as Super Ring and Hup Seng cream crackers, as well as a packet of nasi lemak and Tiger Balm
2. Home Too Much
3. Batik by Nellie Pop
Incorporating elements of their Peranakan culture into their love for sewing, this mum and daughter duo opened Batik By Nellie Pop.
They design and sew modern batik outfits, ranging from casual to formal wear. Each piece effortlessly lets you switch your style game from "nice outfit" to "WHERE did you get it?".
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4. TopiTin
5. POPPYLAB
Making her own accessories from scratch, the founder of POPPYLAB has come up with a new range of designs tailor-made for Hari Kebangsaan.
She's created a variety of clay earrings adorned with intricately woven and Peranakan-inspired sweet designs like onde-onde and bubur cha cha. We love!
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6. Salang Design
You won't be able to resist buying more than one item from Salang Design, which makes the cutest iron-on patches that are quintessentially Malaysian!
Their range includes designs like iced gems, Bear gum, Proton Saga, pineapple tarts, durian, and ais kacang, among others.
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7. SARONG SOX
This socks brand aims to showcase the vibrant colours of Malaysia through fun prints. Each design celebrates the country in its own quirky way and adds a tinge of personality to any outfit!
Their designs include an adorable, socially awkward orangutan, a kampung in both day and night versions, durian, ais kacang, and kek lapis.
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9. Bingka
It's difficult to not want everything from Bingka, a local business that offers a captivating collection of totes, home decor, tea towels, pouches, and stationery, all adorned with designs inspired by Malaysia's iconic food, snacks, and drinks.
Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, each item would make thoughtful gifts for both locals and non-locals.
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12. Happy Dumpy
Embracing Malaysian culture, Happy Dumpy handcrafts whimsical pouches, bags, candles, and soaps inspired by traditional snacks and food.
They also have nostalgic childhood games like Batu Seremban in local dish designs, such as nasi lemak, nasi bungkus, Nyonya blue glutinous rice, rice dumplings from various cultures, and ketupat. Ahhh, just too cute!
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