The book starts off with a chronological storyline of the development of batik in Malaysia from the 1930s to its national identity in the present day. The author has put together many beautiful illustrations to accompany the journey of Malaysian batik and how it has garnered its unique identity that differentiates itself from its initial borrowings of the Indonesian batik. Photographs and illustrations are aplenty throughout the book, highlighting the beauty of the art as well as the different techniques used to produce the beautiful motifs that were once used for traditional wear, are now used for high fashion and is coming of age in the fashion scene. Whether its a formal or... See More