Experience Penang, learning about the handicrafts of Malaysia, making your own pewter dish and batik painting! You’ll visit the famous Royal Selangor Pewter Shop and discover the art of pewter-making. Next, meet a local batik painter and learn the craft of painting using wax and dyes. This fun-filled, interactive tour is perfect for all ages.
In this tour, get a deeper dive to know two of Malaysia’s most beautiful handicrafts – pewter and batik paintings. Pewter is an alloy made primarily from tin with small constituents of copper and lead, and is used to produce various decorative and crockery items. Visit the renowned pewter shop, the Royal Selangor, and learn how pewter is turned into artefacts. You also get a chance to make your own pewter dish which you can take back with you. Next, test your skills at batik painting. Watch how a local expert batik painter creating stunning paintings using wax and dyes and add vivid colors to it. Try out your own unique batik handicraft which you can take home as a remembrance.
Departure point
Penang hotels
Departure time
9:00am
Duration
4 hours (approx.)
Return details
Returns to original departure point