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Behati
Kel Wen
Behati is a textile heritage label based in Malaysia, started in 2018. Behind the label: Kel Wen. It is known for traditional dress for men and women across Malay, Chinese, Indian and Bornean cultures. Latest milestone on record (2025): Takes its first closing slot at KL Fashion Week.
Quick facts
Behati at a glance
- Behind the label
- Kel Wen
- Based
- Malaysia, Malaysia
- Since
- 2018
- Focus
- Textile heritage
- Makes
- Traditional wear, including baju Melayu
- Official site
- behati.my ↗
- @behati.my ↗
The person and the label
Who is behind Behati?
Kel Wen came to fashion from piano and theatre and started Behati in April 2018, Options reported. The label makes traditional dress for men and women drawn from Malaysia’s Malay, Chinese, Indian and Bornean cultures, including baju Melayu, and has shown at KL Fashion Week since 2019.
Timeline
Behati, dated
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Read the full Malaysia guide, with the method behind it and where to see the work in person.
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Quick answers
Behati, answered
Who is behind Behati?
- Kel Wen. Behati is a textile heritage label based in Malaysia.
When was Behati founded?
- 2018, according to the sources listed on this page.
What does Behati make?
- Traditional wear, including baju Melayu. It is known for traditional dress for men and women across Malay, Chinese, Indian and Bornean cultures.