Malaysian Batik Experience-Handkerchief
Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
Batik is one of the Malaysia's unique art and craft. In this activity, you will have the opportunity to create your your own batik master piece and bring back home.
Our instructors will guide you how to use a special tool to draw hot wax on cotton fabric and use brush to paint dye on it. We will guide you how to mix color and create gradient.
No experience is needed and you will have fun.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Upon your arrival at our Gallery, we will introduce you to the batik making process and history of batik. Then, you will start to sketch the design of your batik scarf. We will give you some inspiration and templates as well. After the sketch is done, you will use a traditional tool called "Canting" to apply hot wax on your sketch. This is a unique method used for more than 100 years to decorate motif on fabric. The next step is coloring. You can paint your fabric with any of the beautiful fabric dyes we have in our workshop. You can even mix custom colors. Paint your batik with bursts of color and voila you have completed your own batik masterpiece. This an easy process and is fun for the whole the family! After the drawing and painting part, the activity is done. Our team will quickly dry your fabric so that you can take it home with you. Another option is to use the batik as a handkerchief, in that case, you need to wait for 4 hours or come back the next day to collect your final piece of artwork. Other optional services with extra charge are as follows: - sewing the edge of the batik (RM10) - courier service of batik to your home ( fees depends on location)
Options
Cotton Material
What‘s Included
GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Materials
Tools
Transportation to/from attractions
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
42 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A great experience.
pinkfishSheffield,Apr 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely loved our two hour experience. I’m crafty but my husband isn’t yet he still managed to make a lovely keepsake. Amazing workshop that you can view and very helpful tutor.
Well worth it.
Louise P,Apr 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Absolutely worth the time and money particularly if you are a crafter. I took my husband, who is not, and he still produced a lovely keepsake.
Fun and easy!
Kym B,Apr 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was so fun and a great change of pace from sightseeing tours! They made it look so easy and helped us through the whole process. Only drawback was finding out when we got there that if we wanted the piece to be colour fasted and wax removed, it would take another day or so. If we knew that beforehand we could have booked that activity earlier in our stay as we were leaving the next morning.
Great experience for adults and kids
ltm99,Feb 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Booked last minute and didn’t really know what to expect but actually had a great time, the staff were welcoming and knowledgeable, helped explain what we had to do and gave us pointers. Spent just over two hours and came away with 4 very professional looking batik handkerchiefs all framed. Even our 7 & 9 year old loved it and were very pleased with what they created
Lovely Batik Experience
Jeannie A,Dec 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The batik experience was one of my favorite things to do in Kuala Lumpur. The young woman who guided me throughout the process was exceptionally kind and knowledgeable. I *almost* felt like a pro when I was done. Highly recommend.
Great time seeing...
Gemma R,Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great time seeing beautiful hand made batik and comparing it to our terrible attempts. At least I can force my partner to put it up at work and pretend he likes it.
Batik time out
PennyRobinson,Oct 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Intense activity. Requires a steady hand. Good explanations and demonstrations. Suitable for primary school age and up. Pleasant cool surroundings in a big area with chance to watch batik being hand drawn too.
Lovely staff and relaxing session
671maryanng,Sep 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a lovely relaxing and creative experience, the staff were very kind and helpful . They were happy to assist at any time during the session and explained the process clearly. I really enjoyed it and would highly recommend
Lovely class
jessicatF1542KL,Jul 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Lovely class, so good I might come back and do it again on one of my final days in KL. Staff were very helpful and assisting throughout the experience.
If you are looking for...
Jennilee S,Jul 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00If you are looking for something to do on a hot day would recommend. Briefly learnes about it. Try it out at least once. Wasn't as easy as I thought it would be but but it's a process. It's a great souvenir to being back home. You have the option to take it back as is which takes 10 mins to dry with wax left on or you come back the following day to pick it up with wax taken off.
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