As the kebaya gets Unesco’s recognition, what does its global cultural status mean for the future of the garment?

“However, the local production of batik sarongs in Malaysia began only in the 1910s, pioneered by Haji Che Su in Kelantan, and in the 1930s by Tuan Haji Ali in Terengganu, both of whom learned batik ...

Izzatulakma said some of the popular products among tourists are sarongs, kaftan dresses and cotton viscose batik due to their lower prices compared with silk batik. “Silk batik prices are ...