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How to Make Simple Malai Crown Flowers - Thursday Two Questions Meme #165 Link Anything

by Self Sagacity at 3:50 PM


Crown Flowers Necklace Puang Malai
Puang Malai or Thailand Flower Garlands is part of Thailand's culture. You can see the flower garlands selling at the street markets. Malai is a garland of fresh flowers such as jasmine, canna, gardenia, globe amaranth, and crown flowers created in different styles and arrangements. Puang Malai were used as offerings to Buddha, as well as in weddings. Brides and bridegrooms wore Malais around their necks for the ceremonies. They are sometimes used as souvenirs or gifts.
Puang Malai can get very elaborate and magnificent depending on the design, colors and how much flowers are used. The arrangements and craftsmanship are just breathless. If you have a chance look them up on Google and you will see what I mean. The flower garlands or necklaces shown here are one of the most simplest designs, but these were complimentary from the hotel we stayed atin Bangkok, so no complains. They are made of Crown Flowers and Mini Roses. Below are the steps in how to make a Crown Flowers and Mini Rose necklace.

Crown Flowers Necklace Puang MalaiMaterials: 50 Fresh Crown Flowers, 5 Fresh Red Mini Roses, Thread or durable type of string, or rope. Needle - with large enough hole for your string.

 Steps How to Make Crown Flowers and Mini Roses Necklace / Garland :
1) Measure the string long enough around your neck for a long necklace.
2) Start stringing the crown flowers and pull them down to the end of the string. String 10 crown flowers.
3) After the 10th crown flower, string a mini rose.
4) Repeat steps 2 and 3 until the string is filled with all the flowers.
5) The finish look should have 5 red mini roses and 50 crown flowers.

Crown Flowers Necklace Puang Malai

Crown Flowers Necklace Puang Malai


Crown Flowers Necklace Puang Malai

Here are Self Sagacity's Thursday Two Questions #165
1) Have you ever seen a Puang Malai in person before?
2) Do you like wearing necklaces?


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16 Comments

  1. UnknownDecember 11, 2013 at 4:42 PM

    These garlands are so beautiful Self Sagacity. I love necklaces and have a wide variety of them. Thanks for hosting. I was happy to include the award you gave me in my latest post. Thanks again and enjoy the rest of your week.

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    1. Self SagacityDecember 27, 2013 at 9:13 PM

      Yes, these necklaces, or malais could be so very glamorous, especially done for brides.

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  2. UnknownDecember 11, 2013 at 5:37 PM

    How lovely. They look so fresh and beautiful. I love wearing flower wreaths.

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    1. Self SagacityDecember 27, 2013 at 9:14 PM

      The Malias are made of fresh flowers, so not only they look good, but also smells great!

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  3. Masshole MommyDecember 12, 2013 at 2:54 AM

    I've never heard of Puang Malai before, but they are SO pretty. I love hearing about traditions or fun things from other cultures like this.

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    1. Self SagacityDecember 27, 2013 at 9:16 PM

      Oh great! Malai is kind of like Hawaii lei. It's traditional.

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  4. Cathy KennedyDecember 12, 2013 at 4:11 AM

    This is a beautiful garland necklace. I have not ever seen on in person, but it sure is pretty. I own a couple of very nice necklaces that I love, but I don't wear them often. I'm not much of a jewelry wearer, even though I like jewelry. The only pieces I wear regularly are my engagement & wedding rings. Thanks for hosting!

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  5. mail4roseyDecember 12, 2013 at 6:41 AM

    They are just as pretty as they can be!

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  6. •°°• IcyBC •°°•December 12, 2013 at 7:00 AM

    This is so pretty!

    I like necklace, and I only wear one with the Cross for most of my life now..

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  7. Theresa MahoneyDecember 12, 2013 at 6:35 PM

    These are so lovely! I like the pop of red on the white!

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  8. FranDecember 12, 2013 at 6:52 PM

    So beautiful and I'll bet they smell heavenly. So much better than wearing perfume.

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  9. Alexis AKA MOMDecember 13, 2013 at 6:18 AM

    Beautiful I always think they are so pretty!

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  10. Create With JoyDecember 13, 2013 at 12:55 PM

    I love wearing flowers - these are lovely!
    Wanted to stop by and wish you a joy-filled holiday season! :-)

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  11. betchaiDecember 13, 2013 at 7:18 PM

    i love making these too, but we use sampaguita flowers in the Philippines, and yes, I do love wearing necklaces

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  12. R CDecember 14, 2013 at 5:50 AM

    That's a really lovely garland. I remember wearing such a garland when we were in Puket last year.

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  13. Colette SDecember 18, 2013 at 9:10 PM

    That is so beautiful! I've never seen a Puang Malai before, but I'd love to in person.

    I rarely wear necklaces. Don't even know where they are!

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