Straits Chinese Porcelain is not just a book we carry. It is, in many ways, where everything began.

Before there were scarves, stores, or collections, there was a set of angpow. Our very first product. And those designs were directly inspired by the porcelain captured in this book. The colours, the compositions, the florals, the balance between precision and joy. It all started here.

What makes this book so special is not only the beauty of the pieces, but the person behind it.

Datin Sri Kee Ming-Yuet has dedicated her life to preserving and documenting Straits Chinese porcelain. Her work is thoughtful, detailed, and deeply rooted in heritage. Through her, these objects are not just collected, they are understood.

And for me, it goes beyond inspiration.

Her family has been part of my journey from the very beginning. Always present, always supportive, always there. The kind of presence you don’t question, you just feel. Over time, you realise that some people are simply meant to be part of your path.

Looking back, it feels very clear. The universe has a way of connecting the right people at the right time, often long before you understand why.

This book holds that beginning.

It is a beautiful documentation of Straits Chinese porcelain, but it is also a reminder of how ideas are formed, how inspiration travels, and how something small can grow into something much bigger.

From a set of angpow to everything Nala is today, this is where the story started.

The book is now available in all our stores across Malaysia.