Collection of 1,000 batik shirts a way of preserving heritage in style


Wan Zakaria says anyone can wear batik, as long as it is styled well.

IN HIS effort to preserve cultural heritage through fashion, Wan Zakaria Wan Abu Bakar now owns nearly 1,000 batik shirts as a symbol of identity and appreciation of the unique and intricate beauty of the traditional garment.

He believes that batik is not just clothing.

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