Go Local – Koji Bands & Benang

Hi There,

In this post, I am going to share few products from Malaysian (Sarawak) brands, which you need to check out, pronto!

1. Koji Bands

KOJI bands are hair bands (aka hair ties) made from elastic ribbons. They are soft, comfortable and gentle on your hair, and great for all occasions. They won’t damage your hair and add a pretty pop of color in your hair or on your wrists. Koji Bands also dry quickly – making them great for sports and swimming. Just rinse them in the shower and hang them to dry – www.kojibands.com

Why I love them?

I discovered Koji Bands last year (2019) and I have been wearing them ever since. The hair tie is so comfortable and gentle on my hair, considering that I have pretty thin and fragile hair. Most importantly it did not leave any crease and pulled out too much hair once I removed it. The designs are pretty cute too, you can find basic colors to unicorns, cats etc.

Of course, just like any other hair ties, they can get out of shape (worn out) after long term use.

Price?

Starting from RM9 and depends on the design.

Where to buy?

I usually bought mine at Flint and Steel Borneo (Kuching) and you can also buy them online at www.kojibands.com or www.flintandsteelborneo.com

2. Benang by Elle Nandong

I got this headband as birthday gift last year (2019). Everytime I look at it, I’m amazed all over again. Knitting is definitely not an easy hobby or process, well at least for me, it requires creativity and lots of patience. That is why I have so much admiration for artisans especially those who are in our community.

My headband is beautifully knitted. I could feel it. I usually wear it during my skincare routine to hold up my hair.

There are also other knitted items such as beanies, shawl, and she also takes custom order which is great for birthday or newborn gifts.

Where to buy?

For more information, you can visit her Instagram page @benang.by.elle.nandong 

I hope my sharing will help you make the decision if you are considering getting one.

Till then, Thank you for stopping by and Take Care.