Batik N Me!

Batik has always been more than just fabric to me—it’s a piece of heritage, memory, and comfort woven together. Originating in Java, Indonesia, batik is created through an intricate process of applying wax to cloth to resist dye, then coloring the fabric layer by layer. Whether drawn carefully with a canting or stamped with a copper cap, each piece holds the artistry of patience and tradition.

My earliest memories of batik come from home. Both my grandmothers, and even my great-grandmother, wore batik sarongs every day with their baju kurung and kebaya. I remember how the fabrics softened over time, carrying not only the touch of the hands that washed them but also the lives of the women who wore them. That softness, that lived-in comfort, stayed with me.

As I grew older, my fascination with batik grew into love. I began collecting different pieces—some I wear on special occasions, others I use as tablecloths or tapestries. When I travel, I often bring a batik along, not just as a blanket, but as a small reminder of home and the women who came before me.

Batik also connects me to my roots. My father’s family came from Java, my mother’s from Sumatra. Though both were born in Malaysia and later made a life together in Singapore, their cultural traditions were quite distinct—especially when it came to food. But one thing that united them, and many others across the region, was batik. From Malays to Indonesians to Peranakans, batik has always been worn with pride, whether for everyday use or special celebrations. For me, it’s the fabric that binds together threads of heritage, family, and identity.

The prints you see on this website come from my own collection. They’re not authentic, hand-dyed batiks, but rather inspired prints that still carry the beauty and spirit of the designs I hold dear.