Est. 1945 · Kuala Lumpur
Mastering the Southeast Asian
Silhouette Since 1945.
Every piece is an exclusive Batik Tulis — hand-drawn by a master artisan. We do not mass-produce. No two prints in the world are identical.
Pieces from RM2,500
The Anatomy of Fit
The Southeast Asian
Silhouette
Unlike off-the-rack or standard made-to-measure brands, we draft a completely unique paper pattern from scratch for every client. Our patternmaking accounts for nuances specific to Southeast Asian physiques — shoulder slope, posture balance, and arm rotation — across more than 20 individual measurements.
“Your bespoke pattern is yours permanently. Every future commission begins from a perfect foundation — your exact form, preserved indefinitely.”
The Investment
Why RM2,500.
Not a price tag — a reflection of absolute scarcity, an 80-year patternmaking lineage, and construction standards that most tailors abandoned decades ago.
1 of 1 — Never Reproduced
Every design in our archive exists as a single print file. The moment a commission is confirmed, that file is permanently destroyed. No copy is retained. No reprint is possible. Your piece becomes the only one in existence — by design, not by coincidence.
The Bespoke Pattern
We draft a completely unique paper pattern from scratch for every client. Taking over 20 individual measurements — including shoulder slope, posture balance, and arm rotation — we engineer a fit specific to your physique. Your pattern is stored permanently for future commissions.
80 Years of Lineage
Since 1945, every technique has been passed down through a single family. Our patternmaking methods were refined across three generations of clients — dignitaries, corporate leaders, and heads of state. That accumulated knowledge is irreplaceable. It cannot be shortcut or sourced elsewhere.
The Fabric Vault
The 1-of-1 Print Archive
These are our current Batik Tulis fabrics — each one sourced from a single artisan and available for one commission only. Once a client selects a fabric, it is permanently archived. It will never be reproduced.
“Parang & Lotus”
Midnight Indigo · Ivory & Gold · 6 weeks
Available for commission.
From RM2,500
“Pohon Hayat”
Cerulean Blue · Amber, Forest & Terracotta · 8 weeks
Available for commission.
From RM2,500
“Merak & Parang”
Midnight Navy · Ivory, Claret & Gold · 10 weeks
This fabric has been commissioned.
No longer available
“Naga Peranakan”
Deep Crimson · Gold, Teal & Ivory · 12 weeks
Available for commission.
From RM2,500
“Kenyalang & Raya”
Deep Navy & Maroon · Amber & Jade · 9 weeks
Available for commission.
From RM2,500
Begin Your Commission.
At this investment level, there is no shopping cart. Instead, we invite you into a white-glove concierge experience — tailored entirely around you.
The Private Consultation
We begin with an exclusive conversation — virtual or in-person — to understand your lifestyle, profession, and the occasions you are dressing for. No two briefs are the same.
The Fabric Selection
We guide you through our vault of 1-of-1 Batik Tulis prints. Each fabric has a story and an artisan. Once you select, it is permanently reserved — no one else will ever own the same cloth.
The Measurement & Fitting
We take over 20 precise measurements and draft your unique pattern from scratch. Your bespoke pattern is stored in our archive — every future commission begins from a perfect foundation.
First commission
RM2,500
Returning clients
RM2,300 per piece
Consultations conducted via WhatsApp or in-person in Kuala Lumpur. International clients by private arrangement.
Legacy & Authentication
The Provenance. Est. 1945.
Eight decades of tailoring lineage. Every commission carries the full story of its fabric — the artisan who hand-drew it, the region it came from, and the archive number that marks it as the only one in existence.
The Founding
Kuala Lumpur, 1945
9th Congress AFMT
Kuala Lumpur, 1973
Asian Master Tailors
Kuala Lumpur, 1973
The Legacy Continues
Malaysia, 1980s
1945
Founded in Kuala Lumpur by Master Chin, specialising in bespoke tailoring for the city's elite
1973
9th Congress of Asian Master Tailors (AFMT) — House of Chin recognised among Southeast Asia's finest
2024
Batik Tulis sourcing programme launched; partnerships with Javanese and Peranakan artisan houses established
2025
House of Chin relaunches as Southeast Asia's foremost Batik Tulis atelier