Finding good batik alternates between getting lost while bicycling and looking for factories in 100°F heat or sifting through piles of sarongs in dimly-lit markets in 100°F heat.
The best place to buy sarongs--best in terms of variety, selection, and price--is the markets in Kuala Terengganu. For the unwary buyer, sorting through random piles of batik at the markets can turn into an endless slog. But one never knows when a gem will turn up...
