ManekNya
ManekNya is a blend of two words in the Baba language: “Manek,” meaning beads, and “Nya,” meaning mother. ManekNya represents respect, love, and gratitude towards their grandmother and their connection to Peranakan culture and heritage. It also reflects the commitment to preserving and promoting the traditional craft of beadwork and Peranakan culture through shoes and other lifestyle products. ManekNya was founded by two Malaysian sisters, Swee Lin and Swee May, who share a passion for preserving and promoting their cultural heritage.
- Malaysia
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Manek is a unique bead embroidery art. Each shoe is embroidered delicately with distinctive patterns, which grants the wearer a perfect complement to any elegant outfit, traditional or modern clothings. We use different types of beads, such as Miyuki glass beads and Czech glass beads which are of the highest quality beads.
The process of making a fully beaded shoe is a very delicate and time-consuming process. It takes a skilled embroiderer approximately 2 weeks to complete just one pair of shoes. This is due to the intricate beadwork and the attention to detail required to create a high-quality product. The economics of our shoes reflects the hard work and patience put into every pair by the embroiderers. Each pair is truly a work of art and is a testament to the traditional craftsmanship of the Peranakan culture.
Currently, some of our other products are in retail, including Tote Bags, Iron-On Patches, Bag / Hair Tie, Beaded Peranakan Pillows, Beaded Enamel Pin, and DIY Peranakan Beading Kit.