Description
Key attributes
Sri Lankan batik is drawn and dyed by hand on cotton, with its own motifs and colours. Wall hangings, cushion covers and table linen for decor retailers and hotels.
What to include in your request
- Item, sizes and designs (or ask for our range)
- Colours and whether designs can be exclusive to you
- Quantity per design
- Destination port
How to get a price: tell us the quantity, your specification and your destination port. We quote FOB Colombo, CFR or CIF, with lead time and minimum order, and arrange samples before an order.
How batik is made
The design is drawn on the cloth in hot wax. The cloth is dyed, and the waxed areas resist the dye. Wax is added and the cloth is dyed again for each colour, then the wax is removed. Fine lines, called crackle, appear where the wax breaks. Because every piece is made by hand, small differences between pieces are normal and part of the product.
Care and use
Hand-dyed cotton should be washed cool and apart from other items at first. Tell us if your market needs care labels, and in which languages.
Samples and documents
Samples are available before an order, so you can see the colours and finish. Price, minimum order and lead time are confirmed with the quotation. Export documents are arranged with the shipment.
Buying questions
Which trade terms do you quote?
FOB Colombo; CFR; CIF. Freight is quoted per shipment for your quantity and destination.
Which documents come with the shipment?
Every export shipment carries a certificate of origin. Ask the desk which other certificates your country requires.
Can I check quality before a bulk order?
Yes. Start with a sample or trial lot. We can also arrange a pre-shipment inspection or an independent lab test for any order.
How do I pay safely?
First and trial orders of about USD 2,000 to 20,000 can be paid through Escrow.com, which releases the money only after you accept the goods. Larger orders are paid by letter of credit.






