Rooted in Kampung Sayap at the foot of Mount Kinabalu, the Kakalop Community empowers local women 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. No two pieces are ever identical—each creation carries a unique story of sustainability, culture, and community passion.
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.
Women’s 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.