Swadee Ka, Korp Kun Ka..... Khoon Nana.....

Sawadee Ka and Korp Kun Ka……..

Welcome and Thank you in Thai are the two common phrases you hear the moment you set foot on the Kingdom. There are a couple of things that remind me Thailand, one being the internationally renowned cuisines and two the undisputed exquisite Thai silks. A trip to the Kingdom of Thailand would never be completed without having one or the other.

The following beading works was done on a plain silvery Thai silk baju kurung Pahang matched with a chequered pink n silver bottom for added contrast. I am only asked to do the sleeves because Ms Nana being a first timer and all wanted to experiment with the beads ideology, which I am sure will not be her last either. In any case, I am more than happy to oblige such request and am pretty sure she will be asking for more next time. This is always the case, first you experiment it, next you implement it….

Happily ever faster...........(manik di hujung tangan)

A juxtaposition of patterns and colours……….

I received tremendous request for beading on the sleeves this time of the year. I do enjoy making them as I am able to complete the task in the shortest time and can reduce my workloads drastically. But after a while, your body is telling you to stop but your mind is telling you to keep going. It’s just that it can be monotonous after a while, so I quickly remind myself that it’s mind over matter!!!!!!!! Get it done and move on to the next, and the next and the next. Until the pile gets lower and lower.

Mind you, it is not just a juxtaposition of patterns but of colours as well that make up a beading work a success. No matter how little or how a lot each piece can be. Hence, subtlety and modesty with a hint of harmony can bring the work to a whole new level altogether. That is why I have to be on my toes and be ever ready to pull any tricks up my sleeves whenever necessary. 

My thousand thanks to Kak Zaiton of Pekan, Pahang for sending 3 pieces for beading. Just like the previous year and the year before that. 

My pink lady of the South China Sea..........

Ms Pink Lady  n Ms Washington Red debut………..

Into the second week of Ramadhan, my spirit is running high and my speed is still going steady. But any day now…I will be experiencing the inevitable state of panic when Shawal is drawing closer. Year after year, there will be a last minute rush to the finish line with adrenaline pumping high and Déjà vu all over again….. When will I learn not to bite off more than I can chew? I guess, never!!!!!

I am dedicating today’s posting to my faithful customer Pn Zila of TLDM Tg Gelang on her third piece, acquired while travelling to Vietnam not too long ago. The pink colour palette reminds me of the delicious pink lady apple I love so much (pink with a hint of yellow) and since Tg Gelang is facing the South China Sea, hence the title above………

She wanted something elegance with a strong statement vibe and so I immediately thought of the following beading works for this petite lady.  Since the fabric is plain, there is no need to go over-board suffice to say that less is more works well this time.

A week earlier she sent me a deep blood red or should I say a Washington Red apple (Red Delicious variety to be more specific) satin fabric from her endeavor to Indonesia. Fasting month makes me think of fruits a lot, especially apples cos they are so juicy and can quench my thirst. Anyway, the fabric came ready with silvery lace embroideries on the front and sleeve, so it is a no-brainer… Nonetheless it turned out unexpectedly beautiful in an instant… See for yourself.

And now three down with two more to go… Will keep you posted.