Batik Painting Experience in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah

Experience Sabah’s rich flora with a hands-on botanical batik workshop in Kota Kinabalu! Perfect for all skill levels, this interactive session lets you combine vibrant synthetic dyes with natural colors extracted from native Daun Mandahasi (Leucosyke capitellata) leaves. You’ll also experiment with diverse Borneo foliage—including rubbery leaves rich in natural pigments—to craft striking patterns. Master two techniques: Ecoprint Pounding, using rubber mallets to press leaf shapes directly onto cloth, and Botanical Tie-Dyeing, where bound fabrics are immersed in boiling leaf baths. Guided by local experts, blend bold dyes with organic prints to take home a unique Sabahan souvenir! All tools, fabrics, and fresh local leaves are provided.