We want the world to know what we’re made of
– Divya Pradeep, Directress
About us
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.
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.
