Characteristic of Malaysian Batik

Although the history of batik in Malaysia can be traced back to Indonesia about 100 years ago, Malaysian batik has developed its own characteristic over the years. Some distinctive differences that can be seen include:

Drawing method: Malaysian batik artists stand when drawing the batik on a frame. Our Indonesian counterpart sit and draw the batik without any frame supports.

Malaysian batik has big, floral designs, while Indonesian ones are detailed and influenced by religion.

Colour: Malaysian batik colours are vibrant, Indonesian ones are dark and uses a lot of brown.