For example, as many workplaces transition to business casual or even fully-casual dress codes ... seamlessly merging traditional hand-blocking techniques (batik terap) with modern aesthetics.

INSPIRED by memories of their childhood, Suzieana Rahim, 36, Mohd Fadhil Md Taib, 33 and Mohd Nizam Shahbudin, 38, featured the Melaka kampung house in their batik design and walked away with the ...