Malaysian crafter's hand-dyed yarn is inspired by Langkawi's scenic beauty


The colourways of each individual yarn is always unique in every batch, says Najwa. Photos: Najwa Nazri

Najwa Nazri, 28, enjoys knitting, crocheting and macrame but like some crochet enthusiasts, the Langkawi, Kedah-based crafter has faced difficulties sourcing yarn with colours that suit her fancy.

“Sometimes, yarn colours available in local stores are limited. I picked up crocheting in 2020, and I was looking to buy handmade dyed yarn from overseas.

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