KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia-- Decorative batik clothing has long had its place as Malaysia's official national costume. But today, the eye-catching patterns of the age-old design method have reached ...

Despite this growing popularity aligning with the government’s aspiration to preserve and strengthen batik as part of the ...

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The production of batik, a heritage craft and cultural identity of Terengganu, is now facing challenges as the number of ...

According to Amy Blair, the founder of Batik Boutique, the Prime Minister’s office had contacted her directly to propose batik designs, keen on supporting Malaysian batik for a good cause. Image ...

In Malaysia, new batik-making methods evolved out of the Javanese tradition. Around the 17th century, Malaysian artisans began making patterned fabrics featuring larger, less intricate floral motifs.

Can Malaysian batik acquire a 'national identity'? Rather than in any particular style or design, perhaps such an identity lies in its popularity as the fabric of choice in national attire, ...

Colin Yong, clad in a samfu shirt made from batik, is the second-generation owner of Jadi Batek. (Moganraj Villavan @ FMT Lifestyle) Uniquely, Jadi Batek is run by its second-generation Chinese ...

Malaysian batik, Kraftangan Malaysia, Indonesia, industri, current. While it is clear why Malaysian batik is expensive, affordably priced authentic batik materials and readymade attire can be found at ...

🔴 Malaysia Airlines, Batik Air, and AirAsia unveiled special liveries this morning to mark the launch of the Visit Malaysia 2026 campaign. The event showcased three aircraft—an Airbus A330, ...