One day, I came home from overtime work and was soaked through by a heavy rain. I sat on the floor wrapped in my wet coat, staring at the half-drunk cold coffee on the table. Suddenly, I remembered: when I was a child, the sofa in the living room of my grandmother's house was always piled with pillows that had been exposed to the sun, and they felt warm to the touch; in my mother's kitchen, there was a curtain embroidered with daisies and printed with the crooked little fish I drew.
One day, I came home from overtime work and was soaked through by a heavy rain. I sat on the floor wrapped in my wet coat, staring at the half-drunk cold coffee on the table. Suddenly, I remembered: when I was a child, the sofa in the living room of my grandmother's house was always piled with pillows that had been exposed to the sun, and they felt warm to the touch; in my mother's kitchen, there was a curtain embroidered with daisies and printed with the crooked little fish I drew.
It turns out that "home" is never just a room, but the small details that absorb our fatigue—a soft pillow to hold before bed, a potholder to keep hot soup warm, a storage box that keeps miscellaneous items neatly organized, albeit with a small gap.
That night, the idea for Qiyrvwl came to me. I didn't want to sell "cold" homewares; I wanted to create items that "warm the heart"—things that didn't have to be fancy, but could create a small "emotional corner" for everyone who lives life seriously, even in the fast-paced world of Singapore.
That night, the idea for Qiyrvwl came to me. I didn't want to sell "cold" homewares; I wanted to create items that "warm the heart"—things that didn't have to be fancy, but could create a small "emotional corner" for everyone who lives life seriously, even in the fast-paced world of Singapore.
It turns out that "home" is never just a room, but the small details that absorb our fatigue—a soft pillow to hold before bed, a potholder to keep hot soup warm, a storage box that keeps miscellaneous items neatly organized, albeit with a small gap.
That night, the idea for Qiyrvwl came to me. I didn't want to sell "cold" homewares; I wanted to create items that "warm the heart"—things that didn't have to be fancy, but could create a small "emotional corner" for everyone who lives life seriously, even in the fast-paced world of Singapore.
That night, the idea for Qiyrvwl came to me. I didn't want to sell "cold" homewares; I wanted to create items that "warm the heart"—things that didn't have to be fancy, but could create a small "emotional corner" for everyone who lives life seriously, even in the fast-paced world of Singapore.
To find the most suitable material for Singapore, we visited cotton and linen factories in Malaysia three times.
The tropical afternoons were incredibly hot, and the factory lacked air conditioning. We hunched over piles of fabric, examining hundreds of fabrics before finally settling on a finely woven cotton and linen blend. It wicks moisture and allows for breathability, keeping us comfortable even during the rainy season. Even after sun exposure, it retains a subtle, sunny scent, like my grandmother's old sheets. When designing our first pillow, we added a subtle detail: minimalist Merlion embroidery on the corners. While unobtrusive, it conveyed a subtle sense of home in Singapore. A client who lives in Bukit Timah later told me that a friend of hers, while visiting, pointed at the pillow and asked, "Is this the Singapore lion?" At that moment, she felt as if "this rental apartment has truly become my home."
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We also value "intimate touches in a small space."
I once received an email from a woman who had just moved to Singapore from Malaysia for work. She explained that it was her first time living alone and she always felt lonely at night, until she bought our four-piece bedding set. The light gray fabric features a delicate moon pattern, barely noticeable when the lights are on, but with the nightlight off, it glows faintly, like lying under a starry sky. "Now, before I go to bed, I touch the sheets, and I don't miss home as much." Seeing this, I suddenly remembered the original intention of Qiyrvwl: We've never sold pillows, cups, or storage boxes, but rather the little pleasures that make "living alone" feel less lonely, bring warmth to "small spaces," and make "life in Singapore" more comfortable.
Maybe you are currently squeezed in the subway during the morning rush hour
Maybe you've just moved and feel a bit lost looking at the empty room, or maybe you just want to make some small changes to your home — it's okay, Qiyrvwl is here. We hope that when you open the package, you can feel the softness of the fabric, notice the little thoughtfulness in the design, and in a moment of tiredness, because of these small household items, suddenly think: "Ah, in Singapore, I also have a warm home."