Carries done: Double hammock (DH), double hammock sling finish (DHSF), ruck tied in front (RTIF), front wrap cross carry (FWCC)
It’s been quite awhile since I’ve been excited to try a new wrap. I stumble into AnggyA IG during a search feed, and jumped on the chance when AnggyA post their traveling wrap hosted by Malaysia Babywearing Official. AnggyA is a budget affordable handwoven wrap company from Indonesia. But no worries to those in Malaysia that worried on shipping cost, they do have a vendor in Malaysia.
I had the privileged to try Anjana traveling wrap, and a BNIB that I acquired during their end of year sale (ok, I was impatience after @Dot Shuhaini review on it😝).
The BNIB Anjana feels very dry (organic cotton tends to be on the dry side) and grippy, medium level texture-wise. The traveling wrap already feels broken in and flannel-ish (I was 4th down the list, so Anjana really doesn’t take that long to be in that state), moldable, and a tad soapy. Personally, I always preferred my wraps to be semi-broken in, so having a dry wrap do not bother me.
Anjana is plain weave, on the medium thickness side, yet airy, with neutral color combos. It is actually dark blue warp with grey/brown/ecru/white weft accents. Although feels grippy in hand, it does glide well when making the chest, and hammock pass, yet will lock the slipknot in its place.
Rupawan is what I would say a Houdini seastar wearee, she can slip off, arms out, pop a seat, and lean way back ALL AT THE SAME TIME. So I only use a wrap that’s not only will not sag, but also lock the seat in place. Anjana outperformed in all these points.
Anjana is a flat, solid wrap, so to those seeking bounce, and cush, Adhara would be what you’re looking for instead. Anjana would need to be with precise careful wrapping, and shoulder pleating/sandwiched, as per any flat, solid wraps. Again, if you are looking for that memory foam shoulders, that’s where Adhara will filled in.
As this is AnggyA first venture into not just woven wrap, but budget or affordable all-cotton handwoven, I am more forgiven on the flaws, which are a few. So, as of that, they are not for picky buyers, and if you are, maybe hold off until they improved on the issues. I think if they improve on these, they would be a great budget (the size 7 Anjana cost less than RM300 during the sale) handwoven wrap company owned by POC, woven by POC to purchased from.