We want the world to know what we’re made of

– Divya Pradeep, Directress

Our journey began with a vision to “let the world know”. Our founder Divya, an ardent enthusiast of art and design, champions the dream of making a name for Sri Lanka in the international fashion arena through an ancient form of art known as Batik.

Design

Vibrant, intricate Sri Lankan fabric art, blending traditional and modern styles.

Make

Traditional wax-resist dyeing technique producing unique, colorful textile designs.

Deliver

Transporting finished batik textiles to customers or markets efficiently, safely.

Our Skills

Expertise in traditional batik techniques, blending artistic creativity with precision in fabric dyeing processes.

Fashion

Design

Tailor

Welcome to a world of alluring luxury and timeless elegance

Each bold design is complemented by a bolder approach to business in which we consistently challenge ourselves and the status quo to combine a traditional form of art with contemporary demands in fashion, thus creating a truly unique and luxurious clothing line.

“The name ‘SOQKA’ is a loving tribute to our dear late Mr Sockalingam who founded a textile business over 35 years ago. His perseverance and ethos to support those around him inspired us to take this batik industry worldwide.

Batik Artistry

Our journey is about adding value to an art form that has been preserved for decades.

Batik is made by applying or “drawing” wax on material, dyeing the fabric and then removing the wax to make the pattern pop. Many countries such as Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Sri Lanka have been doing Batik for centuries, each giving life to patterns and motifs with their own unique twist.

The beauty of any cottage industry, including Batik is that it is nimble and tangible. An artisan puts endless hours of work into such an elegant piece of cloth; from a dream-like idea in one’s head until it appears in full colour ready to be worn by you.

In Sri Lanka, Batik is produced on a much smaller scale compared to the larger 3.5 billion dollar clothing export industry but is nonetheless, an industry that has a lot of potential. What sets cottage industries like this apart from mass-scale production is the people who channel their energy towards it. A huge community benefits directly or indirectly by engaging in the different stages of making Batik. Idle hours in rural homes are utilized by the men and women who want to work in Batik part-time. Among our workforce, you will find many courageous and talented people whose lives have been changed for the better with a few hours of work a day.

Sustainability & community

Cottage industries thrive on making do with what already exists. Workplaces are built to work with natural sunlight, airy with plenty of room for different stages of Batik making and do not have complex and bulky machinery. Water is a valuable resource since there is a lot of dying involved, and one of our biggest victories is to be able to recycle and reuse the water in our plant.