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Can I take a hands on batik workshop in Matale?

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I am passing through Matale on the way to Dambulla. Are there any batik factories that allow tourists to try the wax and dye process themselves.

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Several factories like Ena de Silva style workshops in the Matale area offer short demonstrations and hands on sessions. You can learn how to apply the wax using a canting tool and see the multiple dyeing steps required for complex patterns. It is a slow and careful art form. You can usually make a small wall hanging or a scarf to take away as a unique souvenir of your trip.

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