Nearly a century after it first took root on Malaysia’s east coast, batik remains one of the country’s most recognisable cultural symbols – rich in heritage, colour and craft. Today, as the art form ...

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Batik in Malaysia has evolved from traditional craft to a contemporary art form, an evolution that's fueled by passionate entrepreneurs like Azrina Lasa of Batik Tektura and Amy Blair of Batik ...