Founded by Amy Blair, Batik Boutique is a social enterprise whose revenue sustains the social impact they make: providing work, income and childcare to seamstresses and also an income for local batik artisans. Photo: Batik Boutique
In conjunction with International Women's Day, StarLifestyle highlights three female entrepreneurs who are also driven by a purposeful plan and ambition to do good.
Sasibai Kimis started Earth Heir to promote local artisans, and Amy Blair set up Batik Boutique to market batik. Law Hong Mei created natural skincare brand The Olive Tree for those with dermatology issues.
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Gallery: Batik Boutique
Founded by Amy Blair, Batik Boutique is a social enterprise whose revenue sustains the social impact they make: providing work, income and childcare to seamstresses and also an income for local batik artisans. Photo: Batik Boutique
Blair started a social enterprise so that she could help women have greater opportunities.
Batik Boutique’s placemats and coasters are made by marginalised women who get to earn a steady income.
An artisan working on batik fabric for Batik Boutique. - Batik Boutique
A seamstress working on the Ketupat bag for Batik Boutique. - Batik Boutique
Batik Boutique's placemats and coasters are made by marginalised women who get to earn a steady income. - Batik Boutique
