Kakalop: The Art of Natural Botanical Pigment
Experience a Living Heritage – Rooted in Kampung Sayap at the foot of Mount Kinabalu, the Kakalop Community empowers local communities and artisans by turning natural flora into wearable art. Using traditional ecoprinting and natural dye techniques, every piece of fabric is infused with actual leaves and organic pigments harvested from our surrounding rainforests.
Our Core Initiatives
Kain Kakalop (Launched September 2025) Location: Kg. Sayap, Sabah Overview: A community-based batik-making program managed directly by G1FT. Impact: Provides local women with batik art training, wax-resist dyeing tools, and a reliable home-based income stream.
Communities Sewing & Crafting Empowerment Overview: Step-by-step vocational training designed for beginners to learn at their own pace. Impact: Transforms creative hobbies into economic independence by creating market-ready products.
Upcycling & Environmental Sustainability Overview: Transforming discarded clothing and plastic materials into functional artisanal items. Impact: Reduces textile/plastic waste and promotes zero-waste production.
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Kg. Sayap, Kota Belud, Sabah
Botanical Tie-Dye Experience (3 Hours)
Natural Pigment Painting Experience (3 Hours)
Natural Batik & Pigment Painting Experience (7 Hours)
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