Man-made batik that stands the test of time

Art in the making: Workers getting rid of excess wax and colouring at the Kamis Batik Kuala Terengganu factory, owned by Kamis (inset) in Kampung Banggol Durian in Serada, Kuala Terengganu. — Bernama

KUALA TERENGGANU: A company here is still producing batik the traditional way despite the advancement of technology which increases the production of machine-made batik.

“This is our heritage, the process involves various stages from stamping the batik block, colouring, boiling to drying. All that must be preserved because it is a special skill and talent, ” said Kamis Kassim, who owns Kamis Batik Kuala Terengganu.