Iyaan - Gay Malay Cowboy Dandy Framed Canvas
Description
The scent of rain clings to Iyaan’s coat, the air thick with petrichor and possibility. A gay Malay cowboy dandy, he moves like a myth, caught between monsoon-drenched kampongs and the sun-scorched silence of the frontier. His wide-brimmed hat tips low, its curve tracing the arc of old silk roads and long-forgotten Malay sultanates, where whispers of rebellion still linger beneath the gold-leafed surface.
His batik scarf flutters, a river of motion wrapping him in secrets passed through generations—threads of Peranakan craft, the geometry of longing, the precision of a gambler’s last, knowing glance. The embroidered jacket, stitched with constellations of cowboy folklore, glows in hues stolen from the moment when the sun first dares to kiss the horizon. The fabric shifts as he moves, light catching on the gilded edges of its Southeast Asian floral motifs, as if history itself were turning toward him, taking note.
Behind him, the world is not one, but many. Not past, nor present, but both at once. A lantern-lit bazaar hums against the backdrop of a dusky paddy field, a lone horse tethered where rickshaws once rolled. Iyaan steps forward. No footfalls, just echoes. No destination, just the promise of open sky.
Information
Make Any Room a Showpiece
Artist-grade 38mm, 400gsm (11.8oz/yd) cotton canvas, finely textured for depth and precision.
Hand-stretched, natural white, and engineered to capture light and color with striking clarity.
Printed with non-toxic, water-based pigments that stay vivid for decades.
Framed to Float, Crafted to Last
Sustainably sourced FSC® certified European knotless pine, with a satin-laminated black finish.
19mm frame depth and a precisely measured 5mm float that creates a sleek, gallery-worthy effect.
Sustainably Stunning
Ultra-rich water-based eco-inks deliver the same bold intensity as traditional inks without the harsh chemicals and environmental cost.
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Cost
Orders over $50 USD ship free.
Orders under $50 USD cost between $5-10 USD to ship depending on which part of the world you're ordering from.
Delivery Times
Production:
The average time it takes to produce the treasures you find here is 2-4 days.
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Average shipping times:
USA: 2-5 days • Canada: 3-8 days • UK: 2-5 days • Europe: 3-6 days • Australia: 2-5 days • New Zealand: 3-8 days • Rest of the world: 2-4 weeks
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Returns and Refunds
1. You're welcome to open a return / exchange request within 30 days of your order's delivery.
2. All items for return must be delivered back in their original condition, with their original packaging included.
3. No guarantees your return will be approved if you send items back before the approval of your return request
4. No returns, refunds or exchanges on discounted or sale items.
5. Return shipping costs are only covered in the rare cases that items arrive faulty, incorrect or damaged.
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1. Brand New, Just for You
Handcrafted after you order, reducing waste and energy by only making art that’s truly wanted — never mass-produced.
2. Finish & Texture
Artist-grade cotton with a luscious, finely grained texture. Engineered to capture every intricate brushstroke and subtle gradient.
3. Giclée Printing
Forget 4 color CMYK. Giclée layers up to 12 — alive with deeper shadows, richer highlights and multidimensional contrasts.
4. 100+ Years of Color
Printed using a pro-lab process that helps your art stay bold & breathtaking for a lifetime with non-toxic, archival-grade inks.
5. FSC® Certified Wood
Sustainable forestry, ethical labor and community conservation—no shortcuts, just responsible craftsmanship.
6. Partnered with Prodigi
Prodigi's quality & care are superb, but their commitment to art, the environment & ethical supply chains captured my heart. Learn more