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Galle: Traditional Batik Making Workshop & Factory Tour

By Batik Experience Factory
Free cancellation available
Price is €35 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

  • 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

Activity location

    • Galle
    • Galle, Southern Province, Sri Lanka

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Koggala, Sri Lanka | 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.
    • Koggala, Southern Province, Sri Lanka

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Galle: Traditional Batik Making Workshop & Factory Tour

  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m
    2h 30m
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
€34.69 x 1 Adult€34.69
Total
Price is €34.69

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Hands-on batik workshop
  • Inclusions
    Guided factory tour
  • Inclusions
    Guidance from skilled artisans
  • Inclusions
    All materials and tools provided
  • Inclusions
    Snacks
  • Inclusions
    Drinks

Know before you book

    • Not suitable for: Children under 5 years
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

  • Step into the colourful world of Sri Lankan batik with Shermila Batiks, a family-run workshop founded in 1991. From humble beginnings, this workshop has grown into a vibrant hub of creativity, culture, and craftsmanship—now carried forward by the second generation to preserve this timeless art.

    Located in Koggala, just a short drive from Galle, the factory and gallery invite you to explore the artistry behind batik. Browse authentic, handcrafted clothing, accessories, and home décor, each piece reflecting Sri Lanka’s rich traditions, intricate patterns, and natural dyes.

    Begin with a guided factory tour, where you’ll watch skilled artisans transform plain fabric into vibrant works of art using the centuries-old wax-resist dyeing technique. See the step-by-step process of drawing, waxing, dyeing, and boiling—an artistic journey that brings fabric to life.

    After the tour, it’s your turn. Join a hands-on workshop and create your own batik masterpiece. Guided by experienced artisans, you’ll design, wax, and dye your own fabric. Whether you’re a beginner or an art enthusiast, you’ll leave with both a unique handcrafted souvenir and an unforgettable cultural memory.

Location

Activity location

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    • Galle
    • Galle, Southern Province, Sri Lanka

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Koggala, Sri Lanka | 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.
    • Koggala, Southern Province, Sri Lanka