Malaysian's Batik
Creativity and Quality is Our Standard.
East Cost Malaysia (Kelantan, Terengganu & Pahang) are well-known as the origin of Malaysian Batik. Leaves and flowers are used as a motif. Animal motifs are rare because in Islam norms, animal images are not allowed to be used as a decoration. However, butterfly themes are usually being accept to used as a motif.
Malaysian Batik was 100% made by Malaysian people and it is 100% Malaysian design. To produce a good Malaysian Batik, it was actually a labour of love and passion. Batik Malaysia dares to be different and some of excellent contemporary pieces can state to batik's vibrancy and splendour that transcends cultural aesthethics and borders. One distinct features of Malaysian batik is the modern, unrestrained motifs which often draw from local cultural expressions.
East Cost Malaysia (Kelantan, Terengganu & Pahang) are well-known as the origin of Malaysian Batik. Leaves and flowers are used as a motif. Animal motifs are rare because in Islam norms, animal images are not allowed to be used as a decoration. However, butterfly themes are usually being accept to used as a motif.
Malaysian Batik was 100% made by Malaysian people and it is 100% Malaysian design. To produce a good Malaysian Batik, it was actually a labour of love and passion. Batik Malaysia dares to be different and some of excellent contemporary pieces can state to batik's vibrancy and splendour that transcends cultural aesthethics and borders. One distinct features of Malaysian batik is the modern, unrestrained motifs which often draw from local cultural expressions.
Basically, it is based on the painter's creativity to design Batik Canting. It is also known as the tertiary industry as it is usually made at village. For sure that Batik Canting is more quality than Batik Block.
Batik Block
In East Coast of Malaysia, Batik Block were formally known as Batik Cap or Batik Terap. Batik Block were made using a block with certain pattern. The block were made from soldered strips of tin. The pattern one piece of Batik Block can be as many as four or more block in a set, one for each colour and shape. There are three basic steps of making Batik Block which are waxing, dyeing and drying. Batik Block usually were made at the factories.
Malaysian Batik Product
Malaysian Batik's product nowadays are various. Instead of making the common Batik Sarong, Batik are also transformed into the lovely dresses, blouses, vest, bathrobe, kemeja, and tablecloths.
Why Malaysian Batik?
In line with the 1 Malaysia concept, the Malaysian government is now endorsing Malaysian Batik as a national dress to every level of the general population, by having local designers to create new batik designs which reflect the 1Malaysia idea.
Malaysian Batik Testimonial.
"Batik has a very speial place in the world of textile. No other cloth in the Nusantara archipelago, perhaps in the world, contains so much symbolism and so many meanings. In the philosophy of its colour and designs, batik expresses the spirit of the people who make it and wear it.
Batik Inspirations has captured the unique identity of Batik Malaysia. By showcasing Batik Malaysia combined with fashion, Batik Inspirations show that the centuries old hand-drawn technique of Malaysia can be preserved with the changing times.
Datuk Seri Utama Dr Rais Yatim
Malaysian Information, Communication, and Culture Minister
[the lauching of The Book of Batik Inspiration]
Batik Malaysia mempunyai corak yang terbaek dari pandangan mata saya. Dengan pelbagai sumber ilham yang boleh didapati di dalam Malaysia ini, saya yakin, Batik Malaysia akan unggul dan berada di tahta yang teratas.
Aina Sabrina, 21
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysian Batik Hit China
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