Tapau-ch Card Pouch
Third drop in our Rice to Meet You series: we jio-ed the leather wizards at Crafune to turn our second collection, Nasi PaDang, into something you can carry everywhere.
Meet our newest creation — a lovingly crafted pouch inspired by the classic tapau paper packet. From the soft crinkle of the “paper” texture to the signature red band that mimics the humble rubber band, this piece pays tribute to every quick lunch, every kopi run, every “Auntie, add chilli ah?”
It’s the everyday Singapore story, turned into something you can carry anywhere.
Perfect for cards, receipts, lip balm, coins — or any little bits of life you want to keep close.
Made with full-grain cow hide.
Da Xiao Ren is a Cantonese folk ritual for driving away xiao ren (小人), the “petty people” in one’s life: backstabbers, gossips, rivals, or anyone bringing bad luck or obstruction. It comes from southern Chinese folk religion and is most closely associated with Hong Kong.
However, you can find them in Singapore too. You can older folks providing these therapeutic experiences at Waterloo Street or 四马路.
The ritual usually have the client to write the name, birth details, or just a description of target on a paper figure. The practitioner then beats the figure hard with an old shoe while chanting rhythmic Cantonese curses and blessings.
This is beautiful traditional form of catharsis.
Whenever this person gets on your nerve, take the clog. Get ready and prepare the swear words in your head. It's okay to be vulgar and release the frustration.
Hit it harder than you play Bishi Bashi. Curse as if you are Eminem.
Da Xiao Ren is a Cantonese folk ritual for driving away xiao ren (小人), the “petty people” in one’s life: backstabbers, gossips, rivals, or anyone bringing bad luck or obstruction. It comes from southern Chinese folk religion and is most closely associated with Hong Kong.
However, you can find them in Singapore too. You can older folks providing these therapeutic experiences at Waterloo Street or 四马路.
The ritual usually have the client to write the name, birth details, or just a description of target on a paper figure. The practitioner then beats the figure hard with an old shoe while chanting rhythmic Cantonese curses and blessings.
This is beautiful traditional form of catharsis.
Whenever this person gets on your nerve, take the clog. Get ready and prepare the swear words in your head. It's okay to be vulgar and release the frustration.
Hit it harder than you play Bishi Bashi. Curse as if you are Eminem.
Good Vibes Only
The Talisman
Taoist talisman or 符 are commonly seen in Chinese culture or movies in the 90s. They are usllay strips of yellow paper inscribed with stylised script or seals, usually in red ink or cinnabar.
While none of us are certified or ordained taoist priest, we are created this for fun. Hopefully, you can still manifest the blessing swith positivity and staying healthy!
Our Kawan-kawan Collection
