Kuih with a message

by Arnaud | Apr 6, 2026 | Design

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Kuih with a message

We have just released a series of new art prints, and they are really special.

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They are easy to live with and easy to gift. The kind of piece you take home with you, or send to someone abroad. They fit perfectly into standard IKEA frames and instantly add character to any space.

Each print is signed and part of a limited run. Once they are gone, they are gone.

They make a beautiful Malaysian gift. Playful, detailed, and full of life. The kind of piece that makes your home feel lighter and more personal.

Some of our favourites include the Firecracker Kuih, which we also turned into one of our scarves and is now available as a print, and the Kokeshi Doll Flowers, which is soft and quietly striking. The fan is another piece we love, simple but full of movement.

Available in all NALA stores.

The Beauty of Seeing: Dailies by Thomas Demand

by Arnaud | Apr 5, 2026 | Taste

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The Beauty of Seeing: Dailies by Thomas Demand

I came across Dailies, the remarkable work by Thomas Demand, in Milan, gifted to me by a dear friend
who is also a photographer. It is one of those rare books you do not simply look at, but experience.
Quiet, precise, and deeply inspiring.

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Demand’s work exists between sculpture and photography. What appears to be everyday scenes are, in fact, meticulously constructed paper models, rebuilt by hand and then photographed. The result is subtle and disorienting. Familiar, yet never fully revealing itself.

There is a beautiful tension in the images. At first, you accept them as real. Then something shifts. The photograph seems to look back at you. It makes you question what it means when something “catches your eye.” Are you seeing it, or is it seeing you?

What stays with me most is the simplicity. Fragments, objects, small moments. Nothing grand, yet everything considered. It is a reminder that beauty does not need to be complex. It needs attention.

This is where it resonates deeply with NALA. The belief that the everyday holds enough beauty, if we choose to see it. That through composition, color, and intention, even the simplest things can become meaningful. We make our universe beautiful not through excess, but through awareness.

The book itself is almost entirely without text. Just images. It asks you to slow down, to look, to feel. In a world that moves too fast, this feels rare.

I have not been back to Milan for two years, and writing this reminds me how much I miss it. It remains one of the most inspiring cities in the world to me. A place where beauty is simply part of life. I look forward to returning, to wandering through its bookstores again, and discovering more like this.

Dailies is not just a book. It is a quiet reminder to pay attention.

And sometimes, that is enough.

Some stories stop you for a moment

by Arnaud | Apr 4, 2026 | Culture

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Some stories stop you for a moment

Adam’s was one of them.

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We were deeply inspired by his journey and the strength of his family. It reminded us that real impact often begins at home, with patience, resilience, and love.

At NALA, we don’t do ordinary. We don’t follow trends, we don’t design by demand, and we don’t create to fit in. We choose our own path, guided by instinct, emotion, and meaning.

Our stores are not ordinary spaces. They are places of colour, feeling, and openness. Our collections are not ordinary. Our patterns are not ordinary. And most importantly, the way we connect with people is not ordinary.

We believe in making people feel seen. We believe in creating beauty that goes beyond what you wear. We believe in spaces, products, and ideas that bring comfort, confidence, and a sense of belonging.

This is why this collaboration is so close to our hearts.

Through this partnership, we proudly support Adam’s Autism Family, helping them continue their mission to raise awareness and support autism families across Malaysia. In honour of Autism Acceptance Month, we will also contribute to the National Autism Society of Malaysia, supporting programmes nationwide.

This is more than merchandise. It is a way to stand beside Adam, support his family, and strengthen the autism community together.

If you would like to be part of this, you can visit our stores or shop online to purchase exclusive AAF pieces, available only through NALA. Preorders will be available online first, followed by a limited in-store release.

Magic hands

by Arnaud | Apr 3, 2026 | Design

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Magic hands

We are introducing a small series of bags and coasters made from our remnants and archive fabrics.

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Each piece is one of a kind. Nothing is wasted. Everything is reimagined.

They are created by Tomoko-san, the designer behind Cocomahalo Fabric Garden. Her work is rooted in traditional Japanese handcraft techniques such as sashiko, embroidery, and quilting. With an extraordinary sense of colour and composition, she brings together fabrics in a way that feels natural, balanced, and quietly striking. What appears effortless is in fact the result of years of practice, patience, and a deep respect for material.

Among the pieces are delicate kinchaku bags, small drawstring forms that have long been part of Japanese daily life. Originally used to carry personal belongings, they are appreciated for their simplicity, their proportion, and the way they sit naturally in the hand.

In Japan, craftsmanship is not only about making something well. It is about discipline, repetition, and care. Skills are developed slowly, often over many years, with great attention given to even the smallest detail. This respect for process and material is what gives handmade objects their quiet strength.

These pieces reflect that spirit. Handmade, extremely limited, and impossible to reproduce in the same way again.

Available in all NALA stores.
Very limited.

Instagram: @cocomahalo_fabric_garden

When was the last time you painted an egg?

by Arnaud | Apr 3, 2026 | Events

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When was the last time you painted an egg?

This Sunday, we invite you to slow down, sit together, and create.

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n all NALA stores across Malaysia, we are hosting a one-day Easter Egg Painting experience. Real eggs and paints will be provided. You can take your time to paint your egg and bring it home with you.

There is something special about sitting down and making something with your hands. It brings back memories of childhood, of time spent around a table, of simple moments shared with family and friends. It is also something I used to do with my mother, who loved painting eggs together.

We believe in creating beauty with our own hands. Just like these eggs, everything will be hand-drawn. We believe in taking a pause, and in moments like this. They are spontaneous, a little unexpected, and simply fun.

Competition Details (Sunday only):
Our team will photograph every egg - you can take your egg home.

1st Prize
RM100 voucher + Shupatto bag
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2nd Prize
RM50 voucher + Shupatto bag + Instagram feature

3rd Prize
RM20 voucher + Shupatto bag
+ Instagram feature

The winner will be announced on Monday and you will be informed where you can pick up your prize.

Open to everyone. Children and adults.

Come with your friends. Come with your children.
Or simply come and sit for a while.

See you on Sunday !