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Batik Tanah Lembah Bujang
Batik Tanah community at Lembah Bujang

Batik Tanah Lembah Bujang

Batik Tanah Lembah Bujang is a community initiative in Kedah that reinvents batik making through the unique art of clay-based batik, inspired by the rich heritage and biodiversity of Ancient Kedah. Once a thriving trading hub over 2,000 years ago, Lembah Bujang is home to priceless geo-archaeological, historical, and cultural treasures, from ancient rock formations to natural landscapes now protected within Jerai Geopark. Blending these elements into contemporary yet locally rooted designs, and guided by Universiti Utara Malaysia, the project empowers the community through culture, creativity, and heritage craftsmanship.

As part of the Batik Tanah Lembah Bujang initiative, the project has:

Hands-on workshops are organized in local communities, combining traditional dyeing with modern techniques to inspire creative entrepreneurship.

Through mentorship, branding workshops, and e-commerce readiness, marginalised groups are guided into sustainable microenterprise models.

By connecting artisans to physical and digital market, local tourism, event/fairs, and buyers, we foster sustainable income generation to the community.

Designs incorporate patterns, stories, ancient and natural motifs, and colors unique to Lembah Bujang.

The initiative has brought marginalised artisans and entrepreneurs from Lembah Bujang to events through KUSPEL and UUM.

Batik Tanah Lembah Bujang Showcase

A look at the range of motifs and colourways possible with Batik Tanah.

Project Timeline

2019

KUSPEL initiated the project — teaching traditional batik techniques in the Lembah Bujang area.

2020–2023

Development of unique motifs inspired by archaeological sites and experiments with clay-based dyes.

2023

Launch of creative product lines blending tradition and innovation.

2024

UUM receives TRANS grant to expand the initiative, focusing on branding and community empowerment.

2025

Project enters monitoring and refinement phase — building sustainability and impact documentation.

Shop Enquiry

Everything here is arranged through enquiry. Let us know what you are interested in and share your contact details, and our team will get in touch to guide you on the next steps.

Training / Workshop

Hands-on batik sessions for individuals, schools or community groups.

Batik Cloth — 2.5m or 4m

Custom-length batik cloth, made to order by our artisans.

Merchandise

Finished pieces and other Batik Tanah merchandise.