We happened to chance upon a batik factory...

Batik dyeing

Che Aisyah

Details are hand drawn

In the end it was quite a learning experience to see first hand the process of making batik. According to En Zulkharnain, all the creations and patterns was designed by his mother who had started this business about 30 years ago. No two design is alike. Each one is tediously hand drawn and made. Unlike the printed batik where it is produce in large quantities, the batik from Barakraff is made individually and each has its own unique beauty.

As we took up much of their time, it was time for us to leave. Che Aisyah had said she took 4 years to obtain a degree in textile engineering and design, I guess we would not be able to do it with the 2 hours we spent there, but we were grateful for her patience and the hospitality of En Zulkharrnain and Barakaff Batik.