Penang's Best Batik Maker: You!
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Port
Penang, Malaysia
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Activity Level
Moderate Activity
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At (prices in USD)
$40
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 3 Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
Welcome to the world of Malaysian batik, the traditional textile art that will inspire you with its artistic beauty and cultural significance. Today, you'll create batik of your own, taking part in this ancient tradition of mixing vibrant colors and patterns to craft an incredible piece of fabric you'll cherish.
The Penang Batik Factory is one of the pioneers of batik manufacturing on the island. Established in 1973, it is set in Teluk Bahang and, unlike the usual one-sided print, each Penang piece features patterns and colors on both sides of the fabric.
During your fun and interactive visit, a local artisan will teach you the traditional way to make your own hand-drawn cotton batik scarf using wax and dye. Malaysian batik is typically created by one of four methods — block-printing, hand-drawn freestyle, silk-screening and tie-dyeing. Batik fabrics are typically cotton and silk.
The block-printed batik you'll make today is produced by dipping the copper mold design in wax, then stamping and dyeing the material. After the first dyed color has dried, a second wax design is stamped and the material is dyed again. After repeating this process two or three times, the wax is melted away by boiling the cloth; resulting in an intricate and colorful design.
After the necessary treatment to set the colors, your handicraft design will be packed and mailed to you in your country of residence.
You will also have the opportunity to purchase batik clothing at the in-house boutique.
Please note: Tour requires only limited walking; however, participants are required to stand during most of the one-hour workshop.