Atma Alam Batik Art Village

The Malaysian art of batik painting is well-known throughout the world. Historical records indicate that the art of batik painting came to Malaysia during the rule of the Melayu Kingdom of Jambi in the 7th century when there existed trading relations between this kingdom and the coastal batik producing centers in Java.
Malaysian batik however differs in style and composition from the Indonesian version of this textile art, for the Malaysian form of batik generally features larger themes like flowers, leaves and bold geometric designs. Human forms or animals are not depicted as they do not conform to the views of Islam. Moreover, unlike Indonesian batik which is produced with the help of a canting (a traditional, hand-held batik tool), Malaysian batik textile art is largely produced with the help of a brush.
Various batik textile art producing centers are located all over Malaysia especially on the country’s east coast within states like Kelantan, Terrenganu and Pahang. The Atma Alam Batik Art Village is one such batik textile art center that is located on the island of Langkawi. Founded by local artist, Aza Osman and batik artist and designer, Roshadah Yusuf, the Atma Alam Batik Art Village, is a recommended attraction, if you have any interest in batik painting.
The Atma Alam Batik Art village occupies half an acre in Padang Matsirat, an area located within close proximity to the west coast beaches of Langkawi and the Langkawi International airport. The center encompasses various sections like a workshop, an art and batik gallery and an exhibition area used to display batik handicrafts created by local artists. On display at the center are an extensive range of batik paintings, apparel fashioned out of batik fabric including shirts, sarongs, scarves, beach wear and more. Also on offer for sale as souvenirs are cushion covers and handbags, crafted out of batik textile and Songket, the ornate, heavily embellished material, usually reserved for the creation of ceremonial robes and for Malaysian royalty.
The center is also equipped with a batik painting teaching and learning facility and guests are invited to try their hand at batik painting during their visit.  Also onsite is a café, where guests can head to after a tour of the facilities and partake of various Malaysian delicacies and refreshments.
So if you are planning a beach holiday to Langkawi anytime soon, why not plan a trip to the Atma Alam Batik Art Village and unleash some creativity, while you learn the art of batik painting while getting a taste of native Malaysian art and culture.