Effortlessly stylish with a splash of heritage

Combine fabric, a brush, hot wax, and a canting tool, add a touch of creativity with a modern twist, and just like that, magic happens – bringing Kapten Batik’s stunning creations to life.

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

Winner of the Sustainable Brand award in 2024 at the SME100 Awards 2024, Kapten Batik owners Ekram Faiz and Farhan Omar believe that batik is more than just formal wear. A socially responsible brand, Kapten Batik aims to promote sustainable.

“From using eco-conscious materials to reducing our environmental footprint, we believe that fashion can be both beautiful and responsible. All our materials, including fabrics and colour dyes, are OEKO-TEX certified, and safe for both consumers and the environment.”

By reimagining traditional batik and introducing fresh, modern designs, Kapten Batik’s journey has always been about creating something meaningful.

THE SUASANA COLLECTION: INSPIRED BY NATURE, DESIGNED FOR ELEGANCE

Introducing Suasana, a batik collective inspired by the beauty and cultural significance of Malaysia’s scenic nature, journeyed through by many on their homecoming – harmonised through colours and motif play. Looking at Kapten Batik’s Suasana collection, the name reflects the inspiration drawn from different natural and cultural landscapes.

“Suasana” means atmosphere, ambiance, or mood in Malay and refers to the overall feeling or environment of a place. For example, suasana tenang means a peaceful atmosphere, and suasana melankolik refers to a sentimental or nostalgic mood.

This emotional design journey by Kapten Batik has resulted in the creation of more than a hundred artisanal batik pieces for the Suasana collection. Each piece is crafted as part of Kapten Batik’s signature series, including Masterpiece, Maharaja, Nusantara, Linen, and the newly introduced Embroidery series.

BATIK IS THE IDEAL FESTIVE SEASON WEAR

The Suasana theme directly connects to the recent Raya festive season, when people travel from one place to another in search of their own ‘Suasana’, with Kapten Batik pieces becoming a part of their journey. Moreover, the batik themes are ideal for any of Malaysia’s many festive periods year-round!

The Maharani Tea Plantation design for women for example, reflects the serene experience of sipping tea surrounded by lush green hills, featuring delicate batik patterns. The Nusantara Paddy Fields designs for kids and men showcase a lone scarecrow standing in expansive golden fields, blending hand-drawn sketches with abstract details.

Meanwhile, the Masterpiece Taman Negara Mulu design for men showcases the rainforest’s day-to-night transformations.

The Maharani Pulau Perhentian design for women embraces island life with coconut trees, turtles, and beach chairs, whereas the Mountain collection takes inspiration from towering peaks and limestone formations.

The Waterfall series embodies the movement of cascading water, while the Tea Plantation line reflects the peaceful charm of tea estates. Finally, the Island & Paddy Fields collection blends coastal serenity with golden fields, creating harmonious designs infused with soothing blues and lush greens.

Stunning, to say the least, and a true testament to the artistry and craftsmanship, behind each design.

Launched by friends and former engineers Ekram Faiz and Farhan Omar in March 2017 as a more tailored approach to men’s batik and men’s fashion industry, Kapten Batik offers ‘batik you can wear every day’. Considerably grown since their start, the brand product list is huge and varies from menswear and ladieswear to a kids’ collection, activewear, accessories, and even swimwear.

Kapten Batik’s flagship is located at Publika Shopping Gallery in KL, and it has additional stores in the Klang Valley and Penang. They recently opened an outlet in The Campus in Ampang.

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