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Natural dye batik fabric
Indonesian textile heritage
🌱 Batik fabrics and apparel

06/07/2026

Join us for a Batik Workshop at McBride Field House!

Saturday, June 13th 2026
10:00-11:30
McBride Field House
2049 Waterloo St.

Sponsored by the City of Vancouver & CACV Vancouver

Join us for a morning of learning and creativity as we share the traditional Indonesian art of batik. Participants will learn how to use a canting tool and hot wax to create decorative patterns on fabric while exploring the cultural significance of batik.

Important Information:
This workshop is free of charge.
This workshop is intended for adults (18+).
Participants will be handling hot wax and heated tools; therefore, this workshop is not suitable for children.
Registration does not guarantee a spot. All registrations will be reviewed and followed up with a confirmation email.
Priority will be given to residents living in the communities surrounding McBride Park, Vancouver.

Thank you!!

05/21/2026

A little bit of snippets here and there in my indigo journey;

Last year I went to Japan and get to learn about how to make my own organic indigo vat through it was a really beautiful stay, learn and work sharing in tokushima.

Coming back to canada, i brought some indigo kit and just on a constant creative block where i was too anxious about space and also how to start the indigo vat; finally after mulling for months i started one.

It was either..

I bought the pH meter, but too scared to try them out, took me a good 4 months until I open that package from amazon 🙄

Oh I didn’t have a garage to keep the vat warm, oh wait I do have a studio that I have and i can leave it in room temperature;

Oh wait, I have to stop by the studio everyday to stir the vat;

Oh damn, the vat might not be reducing either because i used tap water, or it’s just too cold(?)

Oh damn, i forgot to put the wheat bran inside the fridge after opening

Oh! Now I get it why people wrap their buckets in towels… we need the liquid to be warm 🫪

12/06/2025

Join us for our last workshop for year 2025!

I have been exploring on how to share the batik-making process within 2.5hours! I usually host an intro workshop which only consists of drawing with wax, but this time I have prepared Indigo vat for this session :)

A newly updated version of batik-intro workshop; where you will be experiencing drawing,dyeing, and wax removal process in one go! 🥹

December 19 and 20th at the Indonesian Consulate in downtown Vancouver 🙏

Annnd… beautiful pictures by taken on last year workshop with

Tickets are available on TheBatikLibrary.com website 💕

Hope to see you soon :)

05/04/2025

Batik Workshops are back!

Make your own indigo-dyed bandana with The Batik Library, facilitated by Bernarda Antony.

Dive into the vibrant world of batik using natural indigo dyes in these hands-on, one-day sessions. Learn to draw with wax using a traditional canting tool, dye your fabric, and remove the wax to reveal your design.

🗓 June 7 – Anvil Centre, New Westminster
🗓 July 26 – Slocan Hall, Vancouver (with )

✨ No experience needed — just curiosity, creativity, and a love for colour.

🎟 Spots are limited!
Sign up now → links in bio

01/15/2025

Batik square scarf from Ciwaringin. Sized at 38”x38”. Naturally dyed, can be used as a fashion scarf or table accessory :)
Original $75
Clearance for $40

Our online shop no longer active, please DM via instagram for purchasing 🫶🏾

Thank you 😘

11/29/2024

We will be at this Sunday! Come visit us for one of a kind batik clothing dyed with natural dyes 😌

Sunday Dec 1
11 a.m. – 5 p.m
Western Front
303 E 8th Avenue
Vancouver

See you soon!

11/25/2024

Our friends at The Batik Library

Starting next year we are evolving into something more community-nurtured and led 🫶🏾 This is your last chance to give these one-of-a-kind pieces a new home.

A little about my reflection:

I started this journey from the basic simple reason to have a platform where I can share the stories and philosophies of the wide range of Indonesian Batik fabrics to the world along with combining my apparel design expertise with it.

I enjoyed my moment working with artisans in Indonesia developing the collection and executing the design process. My mini joys whenever I get an email saying I have received orders that comes every so often, usually about 2-5 orders a month.

Along the way this made me realize that what I was trying to achieve was way bigger than I have planned. The stories that I was looking forward to tell have led me into doing deeper research. This requires more attention that I have the capacity to handle.

For this reasons we will be re-structuring The Batik Library and in the meantime we are clearing our stock.

I really appreciate every one of you that supports our mission and journey.

I will be at the Toque craft market Dec 1 and also an intro-batik-workshop on Dec 7

Talk soon 🫶🏾

09/09/2024

We will be back !

06/12/2024

Wrap yourself in tradition with our stunning batik scarves! This piece was hand-drawn using melted wax to create the patterns and dyed in secang tree bark that created this pink color using natural dyes.

Each piece is a work of art, versatile and gender-neutral, they're perfect for the summer! Embrace Indonesian culture and make a statement with every wear.
Shop now! 🌿🦋

Model : Wilfredo Delgado https://www.instagram.com/wilfredo__delgado/
Photo : Iris Chia https://www.instagram.com/irischiaphotographer/

04/26/2024

Handcrafted traditional batik fabric
using Jolawe fruit skin, also known as myrobalan natural dyes. This Truntum motif was made using the hand stamping bronze tools.

Slip-style
Adjustable straps
High-Low skirt
100% Cotton
Designed in Canada
Made in Indonesia

Address

777 Columbia Street
New Westminster, BC
V3M 1B6

Website

https://www.thebatiklibrary.com/

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