Known for its chic collaborations with brands like Frankitas and Manek Beads, Suria Artisan Batik’s designs take inspiration from the rainforests of Malaysia, reworking those eye-catching hand-blocked patterns into stunning kaftans, blouses, dresses, scarves and more resort wear items that have made their rounds at luxe destinations like The St. Regis Langkawi, The Andaman Langkawi and Robinsons Malaysia.    

Discover Suria Artisan Batik’s latest collections here.

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From stylish caftans to gorgeous patterned accessories inspired by local delicacies (like their novelty Ketupat bag), look to social enterprise The Batik Boutique for beautiful and eco-friendly handmade wares crafted by local batik artisans.      

Click here to find out more.

Today, Saarat is a brand that’s synonymous with sleek, reversible Batik soles that are casual, sporty and elegant all in one.

Saarat’s chic wears have been proudly donned by prominent ladies like Amber Chia, Nurul Izzah Anwar and even Her Royal Highness Tengku Permaisuri Norashikin. Find out what makes this homegrown brand so popular here.  

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What do batik and the Avengers have in common? Bujins Batik’s out-of-the-box designs for men and women open up the world of this revered art form to a range of pop culture influences and inspirations. 

Check out more luxurious batik designs by Bujins Batik here.

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While we’re still agape with Fern’s exquisite Raya collection this year, Fern Chua's homegrown batik brand isn’t stopping its momentum in the least. Having recently launched its official flagship store just last week, Fern marks its expansion beyond mere fashion into an artisanal collective, offering a collection of ethical handmade jewellery, accessories and home decór items crafted by artisans from across the globe. 

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Picture pom-pom tassels, off-shoulder styles and the happiest colours you can imagine: Kanoe combines all three traits (and so much more) in its fun array of tropical-inspired designs that present the beauty of batik with a renewed burst of energy.  

Look out for more of Kanoe's designs here.

Batik scrunchies, bow hoops, and headbands – MaryamBayam is the modern-day fashionista’s answer to putting batik back into one's wardrobe, albeit in bite-sized form. Spice up your bohemian-chic look with a versatile headband and throw in a pair of hoops for a fuller effect. Shop the look here.

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Founded by KL-based expat Franki Turner, accessories brand Frankitas has gone from strength to strength, expanding from its core offerings of mesmerising ikat clutches to ear-rings, handbags and home décor items made primarily from batik as well as other locally-sourced and handcrafted fabrics like songket and rangrang. Click here to see more.   

Batik flared skirts, bomber jackets, pumps and matching clutches: designer Rasta Rashid truly has a flair for couture where tradition-meets-modern batik looks are concerned. Follow her on Instagram here to learn more about her dazzling bespoke creations – from men’s blazers to batik cheongsams.  

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