As a multi-ethnic country, various ethnic groups in Malaysia have their own unique traditional costumes, such as Malaysia batik sarong (kain sarong) and Indian sari, which still can be seen everywhere today around the country.
Batik is a traditional printed fabric in Southeast Asia. Malaysia batik originated from Indonesia and developed into a strong Malay style after local improvement and development. It is made of cotton, polyester or mix of both materials.It is characterized by bright colors on the fabric, including flower and bird patterns and geometric patterns. It is usually used to make traditional clothes such as kain sarong, kain pelikat, songket, men shirts, baju kurung and kabayas.
Malaysian batik fabrics has become a modern works of art that can be worn. It is very beautiful and gorgeous.
If you come to Malaysia, you will find different patterns and types of batik clothes in the market. They are cut and sewn as tablecloths, handbags, decorations and so on, which are full of passionate Southeast Asian customs. For example, Many Chinese-Malaysian have been inspired to turn batik cloth into traditional chinese dress Qipao, which is commonly used by Malays. They make a dress that combines the graceful charm of Chinese style with the island style of Nanyang. The two cultures blend into each other and create another fashion style.
“Ms Ma Ruyu, founder and designer of Penang cheongsam boutique Jade’s Collection, also had a vision of a “Malaysian cheongsam”. Ms Ma has been sewing cheongsam with Baldi fabric since 30 years ago. She also travels to Kelantan and Terengganu from time to time to buy baldi fabric, and then decides on the design of cheongsam according to the patterns and colours of baldi fabric. Unlike the cheongsam imported from China, she often uses bright Nanyang hues. Finally, these cheongsam with colorful colors and patterns, also show a strong Malay style.”
translated from ASEAN
Malaysian batik pattern structure is generally uniform, symmetrical up and down, diverse and unified, full but not messy; Pursuing the overall decorative effect, Malaysian batik patterns are full of Nanyang style, bright, constitute a gorgeous, fresh, charming artistic effect. A lot tourists and visitors are coming all around the world to Malaysia for shopping. And batik sarong is always one of the must-buy gifts they put on their shopping lists.
