The Conventional Hantaran
Hantaran is basically your dowry for your partner. Typical characteristics are as follows:
- Something useful and for daily use for extended periods of time.
- An odd number of gifts from both groom and bride.
- Number of gifts from bride exceed number of gifts from groom (e.g. 7:9, 9:11, etc.).
💡These are conventional guidelines. Please seek clarity from both families to come to an agreement.
Hantaran Ideas and Inspirations
Here's a non-exhaustive list of common ideas for dowry we typically see. All items are not gender specific. Mix and match however you please. At the end of the day, you'll be the one using this when living together, so best to prioritize function over form.
For Groom side (to be given to the bride)
- Mas Kahwin (MUST)
- Belanja Hangus (MUST)
- Jong Sarat
- Luxury handbag 💸
- Skincare
- Kain (for baju kurung)
- Tudung
- Perfume
- Shoes
- Kitab Al-Qur'an
- Ring
- Watch
- Jewelries 💸
- Home appliances
- Electronics (phone, tablet, etc.)
- Food (e.g. branded chocolate)
- Sirih Junjung
- House key 💸💸💸💸
For Bride side (to be given to the groom)
- Wallet
- Belt
- Watch
- Electronics (keyboard, mouse, etc.)
- Cologne
- Polo T-shirts
- Songkok
- Kitab Al-Qur'an
- Sinjang 💸
- Baju cara Melayu
- Shoes
- Food (e.g. branded chocolate)
- Luxury pen 💸
- Ring
- Gaming set (Nintendo Switch, etc.)
💡The best dowries are those that your partner gets to pick out for themselves!
