Batik is a vibrant art form that is firmly entrenched in Malaysia. Today it can be found in both its traditional and contemporary forms, popular amongst locals and tourists alike... and it is fast gaining popularity in the international ...See moreBatik is a vibrant art form that is firmly entrenched in Malaysia. Today it can be found in both its traditional and contemporary forms, popular amongst locals and tourists alike... and it is fast gaining popularity in the international arena. But just where did Malaysian batik originate from? The origins of batik are a mystery. While the countries in the Nusantara claim that batik originated from there, other countries in the world have also been practising this art form. But wherever its origins, over the years this craft has developed its own particular aesthetic design, peculiar to Malaysia... with motifs that tend to favour free-hand geometric and plant designs. Enigmatic Malaysia will take you on a journey of the perhaps murky history of batik, from its possible origins to where it stands today... the batik making process... batik as an art... and finally, batik in the limelght. Written by
Dr Shireen M Hashim
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