Block Batik Showcases Local Heritage Identity At Kelantan PMR 2025
Imperium Batik Ventures entrepreneur Siti Hajar Ismail, 35, said demand for block batik is on the rise as its motifs reflect the beauty and intricacy of Malay culture, with elements of nature such as flowers, leaves, as well as geometric carvings.
'I'm the fifth generation to inherit this batik-making business from my ancestors. Block batik remains in demand and relevant even today, and I believe this heritage must be preserved and safeguarded.
'We can produce over 30 block batik designs with patterns such as hibiscus, sunflower, and rice grains. Each design requires high attention to detail to ensure a perfect print, and the colours don't fade despite repeated stamping,' she said when met by Bernama at the Kelantan MADANI Rakyat Programme (PMR) 2025 at Sultan Muhammad IV Stadium today.
Elaborating further, Siti Hajar said the process of making block batik begins with carving specific motifs onto wooden blocks, which are then dipped in dye and repeatedly stamped onto fabric, typically cotton or silk.
'For Kelantan PMR 2025, I'm selling various block batik designs priced between RM150 and RM300, with discounts of up to 20 per cent.
'These patterns are suitable for people of all ages and genders, as they not only reflect the beauty of nature but also carry symbolic meaning tied to local customs and traditions,' she added.
For private sector employee Siti Aminah Zahari, 28, the variety of block batik designs in bright colours made them more eye-catching, compared to the intricate and complex batik lukis (hand-painted batik).
Kelantan PMR 2025, a three-day event which kicked off today, is spearheaded by the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) in collaboration with the Implementation Coordination Unit of the Prime Minister's Department (ICU JPM) and supported by various ministries and government agencies.
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