Batik Malaysia

The Natural Batik Village is some 20 km away from our beach resort accommodation, The Legend Cherating Malaysia. Located at Lot 4898, Batu 9 ½, Jalan Kemaman, Kampong Chengal Lempongi Balok, 26100 Kuantan Pahang Darul Makmur, it is open from 1000 hrs – 1900 hrs daily.

We took the opportunity to visit the Natural Batik Village and discover more about batik Malaysia.

The Natural Batik Village

Chinese New Year decoration

More Chinese New Year decoration at the Natural Batik Village

Various batik clothing for the ladies

as well as the gentlemen, some stylish batik clothing designs

Not only can you find a wide selection of batik products and souvenir, you can also view the process of 'how to batik' or 'batiking'. There are basically 4 processes to batik fabric making.

Process 1 - Waxing the fabric

Process 2 - Colouring the fabric

Process 3 - Colour Fixing

Process 4 - Boiling the fabric to remove the wax

Soaking the fabric before boiling

Batik painting in process

Batik painting

Batik painting, slow and tedious

See the painting of the batik fabric

Various batik motif and batik designs can be found here in Malaysia

Batik pictures

More batik pictures

Batik picture of flowering plant

The meaning of batik:- wax printed patterned cloth where its motifs of flowers, twinning plants, leaves, buds, flowers, birds, butterflies, fish, insects and geometric forms are rich in symbolic association and variety.

Batik has evolved around the principle that wax and water repel each other. Therefore, an area of fabric that has been covered with wax is unable to accept dye. if the cloth to be dyed is white bleached cotton or silk, then wherever hot wax is applied will remain white in the final design.

It was an educational visit to the batik factory and we learned that in the process of batiking, you need the following material or equipment:-

• Batik wax = beeswax + paraffin wax
• Batik block = mainly made of recycle can
• Table = specially designed for hand block batik made of sponge filled with water
• Chanting = pen-like equipment made of copper which is used to fill batik wax to be applied onto batik fabric
• Sodium silicate = natural dye which is extracted fro plants (to avoid skin allergy)
• Soda ash

If just viewing the process of how to batik is not your cup of tea, try colouring your own piece of batik fabric. Choose from the various designs available and create your own masterpiece.

Batik colouring lessons

Batik designs and motif for you to choose

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The Legend Resort, Cherating, Kuantan

The Legend Resort, Cherating, Kuantan

If you are looking for a Malaysia vacation at a beach resort, there are many places to choose from. Recently we decided to head for Cherating, Kuantan and we had a wonderful stay in our resort accommodation, The Legend Resort, Cherating, for four wonderful and memorable nights.

Located in Pahang Malaysia, the Legend Resort Cherating is 45 km north of Kuantan at one of the premier Malaysia beach resorts. The Cherating Legend Hotel is located on a 6.5-acre plot of land in a popular coastal resort area and makes an idyllic retreat for those weary urbanites.

Surrounded by lush tropical greenery and just next to the South China Sea, you will be serenaded with the sound of crashing waves in this 248-rooms resort which allows a picturesque view of the ocean from the balcony of every room.

The Legend Resort Cherating in Pahang, Malaysia, is a 4-star hotel. It is situated along Cherating Beach. Sprawled over a 6.5 acre site, the Legend Resort Cherating is an idyllic retreat for those who love the idea of a tropical paradise.

Rack rates range from USD142 for a deluxe room all the way to USD563 for a penthouse.

We had booked online a few weeks ago and managed to get a rate of S$69.04 (USD49.25) per night excluding taxes.

Click on the picture below to check for your rates.

The signboard to The Legend Resort, Cherating

Our first glimpse of our beach resort accommodation

Our spacious bedroom

Choice of fan and/or air-conditioner

Luggage rack, coffee/tea making facilities and wardrobe

Balcony overlooking the South China Sea

Beautiful surroundings

Other units at The Legend Resort, Cherating

The beach

Watching the waves from the South China Sea

A great pastime...

Care for some volleyball?

Or kite-flying?

Or dip into the pool

Man Cafe by the beach

Children's playground

Or try out some batik painting

Bicycles for rent

Enjoy the pool

Gong Xi Fa Cai Celebrating Valentines Day and Chinese New Year

Gong Xi Fa Cai at the entrance to the lobby

Reception at The Legend Resort, Cherating

Chinese New Year decoration

More Chinese New Year decoration to usher in the good luck and prosperity

Do it yourself laundrette

Sports and Recreation

Jacuzzi & Sauna area

The jacuzzi

The sauna

Table tennis

Gym for some workout

Enjoying a family game of billiards

The vast grounds of The Legend Resort Cherating

In case you have forgotten anything, try getting it from the souvenir shop located in the lobby

For those who need to gain online access, there is free access to wireless broadband which is available at the Reception Lobby and Cherating Bay Lounge.

For internet access information

If you love to listen to music, check out the Filipino group La Quinta who perform at the Cherating Bay Lounge. Great way to unwind.

Karaoke cum Discotheque

Coconut Grove Coffee House

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