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 ...

Batik in Malaysia has evolved from traditional craft ... “Smaller items like scarves, tote bags and accessories can serve as an introduction to batik for a broader audience.

According to Tourism Malaysia, Wira and Manja were chosen ... Wira, the male bear, wears a batik scarf while Manja, the female wears a batik sash and bow. Another Facebook user Fatina Najwa ...