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Terengganu Handmade Batik Shirts

We transform discarded premium cotton fabrics from the Four Seasons Hotel in Kuala Lumpur into handcrafted meaningful Malaysian batik products.

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Batik is a technique, not a design.

Traditional batik is made by applying wax to fabric as a resist before dyeing, creating patterns through a careful process of waxing, colouring and removing the wax. The result is more than a pattern, it is a textile shaped by wax, dye, craftsmanship and the hands of the maker.

The Craftsmanship

Terengganu batik is among Malaysia’s most distinguished textile traditions, renowned for its intricate hand-drawn motifs and refined dyeing techniques. Each fabric is created through time-honoured processes such as canting and block printing, where wax is applied by hand before layers of dye reveal its depth and character. Originating from the coastal heritage of Terengganu, this craft continues to evolve as a living expression of Malaysian artistry, elevated through contemporary design.

The Fabrics

Our approach to sustainability is rooted in thoughtful transformation. We source premium cotton and linen fabrics from luxury hotels and give them a new life as handcrafted batik garments designed for lasting quality.

We also use TENCEL™ fabrics, produced through a closed-loop process using sustainably sourced wood, including eucalyptus, to create soft, breathable and biodegradable fibres. By combining reclaimed materials with thoughtfully selected fabrics, we aim to reduce waste while creating meaningful garments that respect both craft and material.

A batik block artisan working in Terengganu

The Story

Each KAAIN piece is brought to life through a network of skilled artisans and ateliers across Malaysia. We collaborate with master batik craftsmen in Terengganu, experienced textile artisans, and skilled tailors from refugee communities in Kuala Lumpur.

By bringing together generations of traditional knowledge with contemporary design, we create garments that honour Malaysia’s rich craft heritage while giving these skills a place in modern life. For us, craftsmanship is not simply about preserving the past, it is about creating meaningful opportunities for skilled makers and ensuring their knowledge continues to evolve and thrive.

We create custom batik gifts.

Handmade by Malaysian artisans using traditional craftsmanship and sustainable materials,
designed to make corporate gifting more personal and memorable.

a custom tailored made traditional batik shirt

Custom Products

We produce customized batik corporate gifts tailored to your brand, combining traditional craftsmanship with modern design elements.

Each item is carefully hand-crafted and branded to reflect your company identity, making every gift unique and meaningful.

Eco-Friendly Gifts

We create eco-friendly batik corporate gifts using upcycled premium cotton fabrics sourced from luxury hotels, giving new life to high-quality materials.

We also incorporate sustainable Tencel fabrics, ensuring our products are both environmentally responsible and soft, durable, and refined.

Expertise and Knowledge

We have worked with a diverse range of prestigious clients including BMW, UNHCR, TikTok, Mubadala, and Gobi Partners, delivering tailored batik corporate solutions for each.

Our experience spans a wide variety of customized products, designed to meet different branding needs, events, and corporate gifting requirements.

Visit our batik studio in the Zhongshan Building.

Discover our handmade Malaysian batik and explore our collection in person at our Kuala Lumpur studio.