KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia-- Decorative batik clothing has long had its place as Malaysia's official national costume. But today, the eye-catching patterns of the age-old design method have reached ...

This is partly because most Malaysian batik artisans come from the Malay community and primarily sell unsewn fabrics or a limited range of clothing aligned with their cultural preferences.

This Malaysia Day, deaf artist Lim Anuar will be seeing his signature batik works going beyond the canvas. He has teamed up with streetwear brand Pestle & Mortar Clothing for a limited edition ...