Superhero-inspired batik collection a superb hit

Talented artist: Amir Harith hand drawing a batik motif at his workshop in Jalan Kuala Krai. — Bernama

KOTA BARU: Award-winning batik designer and entrepreneur Amir Harith Mat Kashim was labelled as crazy by his peers in the east coast region when he announced his desire to create superhero-themed batik designs.

Dismissing his idea as “senseless”, his critics even warned that his unconventional motifs could damage the reputation of the highly-esteemed textile craft.