
BATEK
BYRASTA RASHID
Batek by Rasta Rashid is a revolutionary batik label that makes good use of Malaysian batik to create one-of-a-kind everyday wear for both men and women. The label does custom made Batik shirts, dresses, bags and shoes for their clients and has also supplied Batek by Rasta Rashid to elite clients such as former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Muhamamd and wife Tun Dr Siti Hasmah.
Hailed the Costume Queen of Malaysia, Rasta turned her creativity towards revolutionising the Malaysian batik by strong use of the “Pucuk Rebung” to being seated at the back of the apparel’s design and recreating the“Dokoh” motif, then marrying these techniques with fabrics never before used by other batik artisans.
Her discerning curative eye has also spurred the evolution of batik from once being relegated to only sarongs, traditional wear and home furnishings to Activewear and Couture Officewear.
