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Batik Making Workshop in Galle
$35
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Step into the colorful world of Sri Lankan batik at Shermila Batiks, a family-run workshop founded in 1991. What began as a small home business has grown into a lively center of creativity and tradition, now proudly continued by the second generation to keep this beautiful art alive.
Located in Koggala, just a short drive from Galle, the factory and gallery welcome you to discover authentic handcrafted clothing, accessories, and home décor made with care and skill.
Your experience begins with a guided factory tour, where you’ll watch artisans transform plain fabric into vibrant designs using the traditional wax-resist dyeing method. See each stage of drawing, waxing, dyeing, and boiling as the colors and patterns come to life.
Then join a hands-on workshop and create your own batik piece. With expert guidance, you’ll design, wax, and dye your fabric, leaving with a unique handmade souvenir and a meaningful cultural experience.
Located in Koggala, just a short drive from Galle, the factory and gallery welcome you to discover authentic handcrafted clothing, accessories, and home décor made with care and skill.
Your experience begins with a guided factory tour, where you’ll watch artisans transform plain fabric into vibrant designs using the traditional wax-resist dyeing method. See each stage of drawing, waxing, dyeing, and boiling as the colors and patterns come to life.
Then join a hands-on workshop and create your own batik piece. With expert guidance, you’ll design, wax, and dye your fabric, leaving with a unique handmade souvenir and a meaningful cultural experience.
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Batik Making Workshop in Galle
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Take home your unique handcrafted Batik creation
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Guidance from skilled artisans
- Guided factory tour and gallery visit
- Snacks
- Hands-on workshop creating your own Batik fabric
- Photography and videography
- All necessary materials, equipment and tools for the workshop
Meeting point
If you would like a pickup, we can arrange it for you upon request. Please share your location after booking, and we will confirm availability and any additional charges.
Return details
If you would like a pickup, we can arrange it for you upon request. Please share your location after booking, and we will confirm availability and any additional charges.
Discover the art of batik in a hands-on, immersive workshop where you can create your own customized design to take home. Explore this rich Sri Lankan tradition at a family-run workshop near Galle, where skilled artisans guide you through each step of the wax-resist dyeing process. Watch the experts at work, learn the traditional techniques, and enjoy a creative, inspiring setting as you craft your own vibrant batik masterpiece.
What You’ll Experience:
Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of Sri Lankan batik art.
Watch skilled artisans transform plain fabric into vibrant works of art.
Learn the traditional batik process from start to finish.
Design and craft your own batik piece to take home as a souvenir.
Discover the history and cultural significance of batik in Sri Lanka.
No experience needed – enjoy a hands-on Batik Making workshop.
What You’ll Experience:
Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of Sri Lankan batik art.
Watch skilled artisans transform plain fabric into vibrant works of art.
Learn the traditional batik process from start to finish.
Design and craft your own batik piece to take home as a souvenir.
Discover the history and cultural significance of batik in Sri Lanka.
No experience needed – enjoy a hands-on Batik Making workshop.
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
Batik Making Workshop in Galle
$35
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!