This vibrant table setting is more than a decorative ensemble—it’s a visual story rooted in Southeast Asia’s rich cultural fabric. The Orchid Batik bone china plate, with its refined gold rim, pairs gracefully with a cotton linen runner featuring heritage shophouses and Peranakan floral tile motifs. Velvet coasters inspired by traditional kueh tiles add texture and a sense of abundance to the mix. At the heart of this collection is designer Mike Tay’s personal journey. Raised amidst the scent of simmering tau yu bak and the sound of his mother speaking Malay to customers in her shop, Mike’s childhood was steeped in the quiet strength of the women in his family—grandma, mum, and aunties. Their love, resilience, and cultural fluency shaped his sensibilities and inspired a design language that honours everyday beauty and memory. Through his work at Onlewo, Mike translates this uniquely Chinese-Malay, Southeast Asian identity into contemporary homeware—offering pieces that are as meaning...