Our Impact Story

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400+ ARTISANS EMPLOYED

With Fair Wages

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200+ WOMEN TRAINED

In Marketable Skills

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1700+ BENEFICIARIES

Creating Stronger Communities

Our Social Impact

Do good through your purchase

Batik Boutique exists to do good as we do business. Our main area of impact is in our artisans' communities. We provide skills training and income opportunities to makers across Malaysia. As a company, we are committed to the UN SDGs for no poverty, fair work conditions and gender equality. In addition, we use a portion of all revenue for impact projects like capacity building training and refugee education.

Thank you for your partnership as a customer. Each order you make will impact the lives of many artisans and their families as we strive to bring Malaysian batik to the world while doing good to those around us.

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INCOME OPPORTUNITIES

We provide income opportunities for 400+ artisans so they can break the cycle of poverty and create stronger communities for generations to come.

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SKILLS TRAINING

We provide skills training for 200+ women so they can provide for their families while working in fair and safe environments that teach and empower skills needed for growth and development.

Feel good knowing each purchase directly benefits the artisan

FItri

FItri

"Having a steady income has greatly improved the quality of life for my children and me."

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Aznan

Aznan

"I have grown more financially independent and confident since working at Batik Boutique."

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Noor

Noor

"I dream of providing a better life for my children."

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Looking forward

We try our best to push sustainability practices at its highest to preserve the eco-system.
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Embracing heritage

We reinterpret prints and colors following the authentic wax-resisting process.
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Keeping smile on their faces

We only work with local artisans based in Kelantan or at the outskirts of Kuala Lumpur.
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WE BELIEVE IN GIVING BACK AND PAYING IT FORWARD THROUGH IMPACT PROJECTS

TURN WANIE'S DREAM INTO REALITY

TURN WANIE'S DREAM INTO REALITY

Batik Boutique purchased equipment for Wanie to learn the traditional method of batik block making from a master to carry on this endangered heritage skill and keep batik thriving.

REBUILT AZNAN’S ROOF

REBUILT AZNAN’S ROOF

Aznan was forced to send his workers home during the monsoon season until we rebuilt his roof and provided a concrete floor as a contribution from company profits that come from customers like you.

GIVING BACK TO SEAMSTRESS

GIVING BACK TO SEAMSTRESS

We were able to purchase an industrial ironing machine for our sewing center, plus provide givebacks to our seamstresses in the choice of household goods for them.

GIVE SECOND CHANCES

GIVE SECOND CHANCES

Our profits funded Financial Literacy programs for ex-prisoners and recovering drug addicts to teach life skills as they seek a second chance.

SUPPORT FUTURE GENERATIONS

SUPPORT FUTURE GENERATIONS

Each month, Batik Boutique sponsors the education of 25 children through Fugeelah and Greater Action. All made possible through your purchases.

CONTRIBUTE TO LOCAL IMPACT

CONTRIBUTE TO LOCAL IMPACT

The COVID-19 pandemic left many in need. Your purchases enable us to support 400 families with food and essentials on an ongoing basis.

DONATION TO HUMANITARIAN WORK

DONATION TO HUMANITARIAN WORK

In 2023, 10% of total sales (which total to RM5,000) from the Holiday Party will be given to humanitarian work in Palestine.