Part of what makes Malaysian heritage so vibrant is its legacy of beautiful textile artistry in the form of batik. Dating back to the 1960s, batik has encapsulated the art of floral motifs onto its fabric canvases, and has served as a staple fashion statement amongst the locals found mostly in formal or national events. More than just wearables, the art can also be seen depicted on various surfaces. From home adornments to trinkets, the art is brought to life through the marriage of abstract novelties with rustic inspiration.
Should you fancy an experience in learning the beautiful art of batik creation or just add to your list of souvenirs, be sure to include these places into your itinerary during your next visit to Kuala Lumpur.
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Located at the heart of the city, Jadi Batek is one of the largest batik and handicrafts centre with an impressive collection of batik goods.
In addition to browsing the assortment of crafts available, there are live demonstrations of the batik creation when you drop by for a visit at their centre. And should you find yourself interested in picking up the art, you can schedule a session to learn and create your very own work of batik from experienced batik artisans.
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Just a little away from the heart of the city centre lies myBatik, a creative escapade by the expert batik artist, Emilia Tan. Her dream of sharing the art with fellow enthusiasts gave birth to the initiative through a series of workshops dedicated to make you fall in love with the beauty of batik. Placing care in both the craft and her guests, a café within the premise is available throughout the workshop should you need a bite or a drink.
Beyond the workshops, there are also itineraries catered for group outings and team-building sessions. And for those who would prefer to minimise their travels to and from the centre throughout the course of their session, home stay services are also available.
Fancy a visit? You can learn more about it here.
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The premise of Batik Boutique is more than just a place that showcases fine batik designs and textile goods, it is the successful realisation of a social enterprise concept to quell poverty while preserving the heritage of batik artistry. With their gallery located at Sri Hartamas, browse through their catalogue of batik textile and goods, handcrafted with care and detail by the repertoire of artisans trained in the masterful techniques of batik design and Shibori.
Additionally, you can also engage them for workshops that cater to individuals as well as groups or events to learn and create your very own batik or Shibori masterpieces.
Explore further on what The Batik Boutique has in store here.
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