Shawls: Sulam Embroidery to Finish Every Modest Outfit

Shawls: Sulam Embroidery to Finish Every Modest Outfit

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What it is

A shawl is the finishing piece of a modest outfit. Worn over the head, it is the tudung or hijab (tudung is the Malay term used across Singapore and Malaysia); draped over the shoulders, it adds a layer of coverage and colour. Our collection features the Hana Sulam Triangle Shawl: "sulam" is the Malay word for embroidery, and a triangle shawl is shaped as a triangle, so it drapes over the head neatly without being folded first.

Who it's for

Anyone building a modest outfit — for everyday wear, work, family visits, or a festive day like Hari Raya or a wedding. A shawl is the quickest way to change the look of an outfit you already own, which makes it an easy first purchase or a thoughtful gift at $20.

Occasion & styling

Embroidered detail draws the eye to the face, so it pairs best with a simple outfit: a plain, soft-coloured set from our baju kurung edit or a fitted lace top from our Kebaya edit lets the sulam work stand out. For a one-piece look, pair it with our modest dresses, and for the festive season see our Raya edit for colour themes to match. Choose a shade from the same colour family as your outfit for a tonal look, or a neutral outfit with a warmer shade like peach or brick for contrast.

What to look for

  • Shape: a triangle shawl is ready-shaped and quick to wear, a square tudung offers more ways to style, and a long rectangular shawl suits looser layering
  • Embroidery: sulam detail adds texture and a handcrafted look; wear it with a plainer outfit so the detail stays the focus
  • Fabric: in Singapore and Malaysia's warm climate, lightweight, breathable fabrics are the most comfortable for all-day wear — check the fabric details on the product page before ordering
  • Colour: the Hana shawl comes in peach, purple, brick and blush; leave your email on any sold-out shade to be notified when it's back in stock
  • Care: embroidered shawls hold their detail best when hand-washed gently in cool water, dried flat and ironed on low heat from the reverse side

Why TheBubblyGem

TheBubblyGem is a Singapore-based modest fashion label with a studio at T-Space, Tampines, where you can self-collect and try pieces on from Friday to Sunday. We ship across Singapore and to Malaysia — see our Shipping page for current rates. Pay in instalments with Atome, send a gift card, or earn Gems Club points on every order.

Frequently Asked Questions

"Sulam" is the Malay word for embroidery, so a sulam shawl is an embroidered shawl. Sulam is a traditional detail long associated with kebaya-making, and on a shawl it adds texture and a handcrafted finish. Our Hana Sulam Triangle Shawl combines that embroidery with a ready-shaped triangle cut.

Tudung is the Malay term for the hijab, the headscarf worn by Muslim women, and is the word most used in Singapore and Malaysia. "Shawl" usually refers to the scarf itself: a long rectangular shawl, a square tudung bawal, or a triangle shawl like ours, each cut differently and styled differently.

Put on an inner cap first so the shawl stays in place. Drape the shawl over your head with the front edge at your hairline, let one side fall slightly longer than the other, then pin it under the chin or fasten it with a brooch. Triangle shawls are cut to drape, so there's no folding step.

For a tonal look, choose a shade from the same colour family as your outfit; for contrast, pair a neutral outfit with a warmer shade like peach or brick. Embroidered shawls work best with a plain outfit so the detail stands out. Browse our baju kurung edit or Kebaya edit to see the outfits they pair with.

Hand-wash gently in cool water with a mild detergent, avoid wringing or twisting, and dry flat in the shade. Iron on low heat from the reverse side so the embroidery isn't flattened, and always check the care label first.

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