Mahawewa, on the other hand, is famous for its batik factories.
Batiks incorporate many motifs and colours, some traditional, others highly contemporary and individual. Many display a vigorousness of design related to their origin. The material created by the batik-makers is used to produce distinctive dresses, shirts, sarongs and beachwear well-suited for tropical climes. Many tourists at seaside resorts such as Hikkaduwa wear batik clothes throughout their holiday. Apart from clothes, tablecloths, wall pictures, beach clothes, pure cotton & silk, men's & ladies' wear and bed covers are popular as a reminder of a visit to Sri Lanka.
Batiks originated many centuries ago with the villagers and tribesmen of what are now the countries of Malaysia and Indonesia and has been brought to Sri Lanka by the Portuguese. The promotion of the village arts is a way of keeping alive an important part of a vibrant and beautiful culture. Many of Sri Lanka's batik paintings are imported directly from Javanese village artists. They use 100% cotton cloth and all dyes used are colour-fast.
The batik art panels provide quilters, craft and home sewers, and
interior designers with an opportunity to combine an ancient art form
with a contemporary use. Since each batik piece is individually
handmade, the colours and designs may vary. Originally, when batik
making was a cottage industry, one artist created the entire batik from
start to finish.
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