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, cultural significance, and unique stories. Today you’ll create batik of your own, taking part in this ancient tradition of mixing vibrant colors and patterns to create incredible fabric you’ll cherish.
Your destination is Penang Batik Factory – one of the pioneers of batik manufacturing on the island. It offers an immersive experience into the world of batik artistry, giving you the chance to appreciate the captivating process of creating Malaysian batik textiles. Unlike the traditional one-sided print, each Penang piece features patterns and colors on both sides of the fabric.
Here you’ll have a fun and interactive visit, where 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. And, batik fabrics are typically beautiful cottons and silks.
The block-printed batik that you’ll make today is produced by dipping the copper mold design in wax and 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 you’ve applied the necessary treatment to set the colors, your handicraft design will be packed and mailed to your residence.
You will also have the opportunity to purchase batik clothing at the in-house boutique.
Please Note:
Although walking is limited on this tour, participants will be required to stand during most of the one-hour workshop.