Every batik shirt had a past life.

Made from reclaimed 5-star hotel fabrics in Malaysia

KAAIN transforms discarded luxury fabrics from the Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur into handcrafted Malaysian batik shirts, each piece carrying a past life and a new story.

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We create meaningful corporate gifts

We engage with our vast network of artisans, designers and tailors to customise your premium gifts.

Who we are

We create refined garments and lifestyle pieces rooted in Malaysian craftsmanship, guided by a deep respect for material, process, and heritage. Every creation reflects a deliberate balance between contemporary design, cultural continuity, and responsible production.

Sustainability

Our approach to sustainability is defined by thoughtful transformation. We source premium cotton and linen from luxury hotels and reimagine them into handcrafted batik garments of enduring quality. Selected reclaimed materials from curated events are also reworked into distinctive design elements, extending the lifecycle of each material through purposeful design.

Artisan Communities

Each piece is brought to life through collaboration with highly skilled artisans and ateliers across Malaysia. Our network includes master batik craftsmen, experienced textile artisans, and skilled tailors from refugee communities in Kuala Lumpur. These partnerships preserve traditional expertise while enabling contemporary expressions of craft.

Handmade Batik

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.