Baju by Oniatta

Baju by Oniatta "BAJU by Oniatta" is a clothing line founded by Oniatta Effendi. This line is dedicated to revive Ba

There was something quietly special about this moment - inside the during Singapore Heritage Festival 2025, where women...
02/05/2026

There was something quietly special about this moment - inside the during Singapore Heritage Festival 2025, where women - and men too - gathered in a shared circle, each carrying their own connection to the kebaya. Stories were exchanged alongside the making, held together by a garment now inscribed on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list.

What began as a hands-on workshop last year has found its way across continents.

I’ll be joining the as part of a collective of Singapore makers at 2026 - an invitation I hold with both pride and a deep sense of responsibility. Presented under Future Craft, Singapore stands alongside three other countries in the International Pavilion segment.

For Baju by Oniatta, this journey continues with the Kebaya.

Our Kebaya Kemben from Love, Kebaya will be exhibited at Battersea Power Station, and I’ll be hosting a workshop:
Kebaya in Conversation: Cloth, Craft and Contemporary Design
16 May, 1–2:30PM

If these photos capture anything, I hope it’s this: that craft is never just about making. It is about connection - between hands, heritage, and the present moment.

And now, we bring that conversation to London.

❤️, O

27/04/2026

From a hands-on workshop at the National Museum of Singapore during the Singapore Heritage Festival in 2025�where the kebaya was shared, remembered, and reimagined - what happens when that conversation travels further?

We’re heading to London for London Craft Week 2026, as part of the National Heritage Board’s ‘Future Craft’.

The exhibition presents Singapore as one of four international showcases within the International Pavilion, alongside leading makers from the United Kingdom and around the world.

Our very own Kebaya Kemben from the travelling exhibition ‘Love, Kebaya’ will be exhibited at Battersea Power Station, from 11–17 May.

Are you in London?
�We’ll be there - continuing the conversation in cloth, craft, and contemporary form. See you in May!

Bespoke, for us, has always been a quiet offering.It’s not something we shout about. We make when we are asked. We liste...
24/03/2026

Bespoke, for us, has always been a quiet offering.

It’s not something we shout about. We make when we are asked. We listen, we observe, and we shape something only when the time - and the person - feels right.

And ask, did.

She spotted a hanging sample in the studio. Nothing loud, just a piece waiting. Measurements were taken, conversations exchanged, and when she returned for her fitting… it was ready. No adjustments. She went home in it that very day.

A silk kebaya kemben, paired with sutra bulu - woven silk - for the kemben. Finished with a touch of batik, worn as an obi.

There is something about bespoke that cannot be rushed, and cannot be replicated. It sits on the body differently. It belongs.

If you know, you know. And if you’re curious - we’re here.

03/03/2026

Pancawarna Vol. 1

Colour is never incidental.

This psychedelic, joyful collection bursts in pinks, greens, oranges, and mustard - full of energy and character. Each piece is one-of-a-kind, handcrafted in batik, and layered with Nusantara spirit.

Only six sets in this first volume. Available this weekend, with an exclusive in-store sneak peek on Friday.

A wedding we were honoured to be part of.For Murni & Aqid, Founders of We don’t say this often, but this wasn’t an ordi...
28/01/2026

A wedding we were honoured to be part of.
For Murni & Aqid, Founders of

We don’t say this often, but this wasn’t an ordinary wedding.

Every choice was made with intention - grounded in respect for tradition and an understanding of what it takes to honour it properly.

We advocate for traditional textiles. It’s a niche, yes - but when that love is shared, everything falls into place.

Full cotton songket (not a single polyester thread), woven silk kebayas, hand-drawn batik. Natural fibres chosen consciously. Pieces that take time, skill, and care.

There’s an understanding here: authenticity asks a little more of us - but gives so much more in return.

Style, yes.
But also responsibility.

Because culture only lives when the maker is honoured, the designer is thoughtful, and the wearer carries it with understanding and pride.

That is the complete circle.
And that is what it means to be true Nusantara cultural ambassadors.

Thank you for trusting us on this and . And Selamat Pengantin Baru! ❤️

Age: How do we tell the age of batik? Some are lawasan - aged, lived-in, softened by time and touch. Their colours have ...
11/10/2025

Age: How do we tell the age of batik?

Some are lawasan - aged, lived-in, softened by time and touch. Their colours have mellowed, their cotton holds the scent of years gone by. They are heirloom pieces - warisan - that have witnessed generations, carrying quiet whispers of those who wore them before us.

Others are new - vibrant, bold, their wax lines still raised to the touch. They are beginnings, waiting to gather stories of their own.

To know the age of batik is to recognise its journey - to see where it has been, and where it is going. One reminds us of what endures; the other, of what continues. And together, they keep the language of batik alive - in cloth, in memory, in wear.

ColourIn batik, colour isn’t just decoration. It’s the voice of the cloth. Each hue carries intention, history, and mean...
07/10/2025

Colour

In batik, colour isn’t just decoration. It’s the voice of the cloth. Each hue carries intention, history, and meaning.

Sogan (earthy brown) grounds the cloth in humility, tradition, and ancestral heritage. Indigo (deep blue) speaks of calm, loyalty, and spiritual depth. Bang Biron (red and blue) balances courage and vitality with serenity, a harmony that bridges energy and tranquility. Gold and yellow whisper of nobility, blessing, and sacredness. Even black holds power, introspection, and resilience.

Choosing a colour in batik is more than aesthetic. It’s about what the cloth carries, what it asks of the wearer, and the story it tells. Each shade is a word in the language of batik.

Which colours will you carry today?

TechniqueThis is the first of many ways we can begin to describe batik.Batik is not simply a pattern on fabric. It is a ...
03/10/2025

Technique

This is the first of many ways we can begin to describe batik.

Batik is not simply a pattern on fabric. It is a process.

The making of batik involves tulis (drawn by hand using a canting and hot wax) or tjap (stamped with a copper block). Both require the hand, the patience, the labour of humans. Not machines.

This is why printed batik is not batik. And while you may hear (or read these on labels) “hand-print” or sablon (silkscreen), know that these too are not batik.

For the wearer, this means your cloth carries the time, touch and intention of the maker. It is not mass-produced. It is human.

And with this understanding comes responsibility - to choose with care, to support what is real, and to expect honesty from designers and brands.

Technique is not just a detail. It is truth.

How do we even begin to describe batik?Often, we find ourselves at a loss for words. What is your relationship with bati...
02/10/2025

How do we even begin to describe batik?

Often, we find ourselves at a loss for words. What is your relationship with batik? For many of us, we are wearers. For others, batik might mean being a collector, a researcher, a maker, or even an heir of pieces passed down through generations.

So where do we start?

This is a wearer’s edition. A simple way to begin.

Notice the technique. Observe the colours. Consider the age. Look closely at the motif. Ask about its place of origin. Understand the type of dye. Feel the fabric.

Each is a doorway into batik’s story.

Batik isn’t just a fabric - it’s a language. Every line, colour, and motif speaks, carrying stories of its makers, its p...
02/10/2025

Batik isn’t just a fabric - it’s a language. Every line, colour, and motif speaks, carrying stories of its makers, its place of origin, and its journey through time.

Learning how to describe batik helps us, as wearers, understand and interpret that language, making the act of wearing it more than just putting on clothes. It becomes a way to connect, to celebrate, and to communicate a rich cultural story.

Let us unfold this language with you.

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