The Stepping Stone Centre provides work opportunities for individuals with intellectual disabilities to develop their talents through crafting items like batik textiles, pottery, soaps and more. The catalogue showcases these creative and unique handmade products for sale, with proceeds going back to the artisans as wages. The Centre aims to provide a platform for hidden talents to be discovered and for all people to contribute to society.

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2. SpecialHandsitemsaredevelopedandproduced
by the Stepping Stone Centre, which is a work
place for individuals with intellectual disabilities.
The Centre, managed by Asia Community Service
provides a platform for these individuals to explore
and develop their talents.
We welcome you to look beyond their disabilities
and discover their hidden talents through these
creative, unique and artistically hand-crafted items
showcased in this catalogue. Given the support
and opportunities, everyone of us will be able to
contribute to society in our own way.
Proceeds from the sales of these artisan crafts
ranging from handwoven, batik and tie & dye
materials to ceramic pottery, candle, handmade
soap and paper products are channelled back to
them as monthly wages.

3. WEAR IT
Bandana (WT01):
batik / tie & dye, cotton,
48 x 48cm
Special Hands items are bright,
bold and beautiful.
Hand-woven Shawl (WT03):
cotton yarn, 2–4m x 32cm
Ready-to-wear Bandana
(WT02): tie & dye, cotton,
50cm circumference
(elastic)

4. WEAR IT
Vest:
(WT05A): hand-woven
(WT05B): batik
Tie Dye T-shirt (WT06):
cotton, assorted colours,
designs and sizes
Hand-sewn batik quilted
T-shirt (WT08): cotton,
assorted designs and sizes
No two designs are
alike – wearable art
with a heart!
‘I am Special’: cotton
(WT04A): white,
children – S, M, L
(WT04B): black, adult – S, M, L
Hand-
painted T-shirt (WT07)

5. Gift it
Batik Pencil Case (GT01A):
cotton, 5 x 19cm
Hand-woven 4R Photo
Album (GT03): cotton yarn
cover, holds 100pc
Hand-woven Pencil Case
(GT01B): cotton yarn
Batik / Tie Dye Card
Holder (GT04): cotton
5pcs Batik Otedama, cotton
(GT02A): with drawstring bag
(GT02B): without drawstring bag
Souvenir Bookmark
(GT05): cotton, batik / tie dye
Here are some gift items from
Special Hands that have been
lovingly and individually made.
GT05A
Gecko
GT05B
Palm Tree
GT05C
Seahorse

6. Gift it
Bookmark
(GT06A): laminated yarn
(GT06B): hand-woven
Notebook with Batik Cover
Folder (GT10): cotton, paper
Mini Notebook (GT07):
7.5 x 11cm, hand-made
paper cover, pack of 2
Multi-purpose Greeting
Cards (GT08): hand-made
paper, 10 x 15cm, pack of 2
Hand-made Paper Sheets (GT09):
recycled paper with natural
fibres, various colours,
approx 25 x 16 cm
Key Holder (GT11): cotton cloth,
batik / tie dye, felt with key ring
“We are proud to purchase Special Hands items as corporate
gifts as this will provide economic empowerment of talented
people from all walks of life.” – Ung Su Ling, CIMB Foundation
(GT06A) (GT06B)

7. Eco Dishwash Soap – wt: 200g
(UT01A): lemon scent
(UT01B): lemongrass scent
(UT01C): orange scent
Turtle Soft Toy (GT12):
batik cloth
Eco Handwash Liquid Soap
(UT03): kaffir lime scent,
bottle with pump, 500ml
Decorative Ceramic Items
(GT13): vase, pitcher,
soap dish
Use it
Eco Hand-made Soap
(UT02A): bar size 75g
(UT02B): oval shape 25g
Assorted fragrance
Chopstick Holder (UT04):
cotton cloth, batik / tie dye
Gift it
The gift of giving is a true art.

8. BAG it
(BT02A): curved small
(BT02B): curved large
Coin Purse: cotton yarn
(BT05A): batik / tie dye
(BT05B): hand-woven
(BT05C): cube shaped, hand-
woven and batik / tie dye
“We are delighted that we could custom order the conference
bags with our logo printed. This year for our annual staff gifts,
we purchased hand-woven pouches.”
– Klinik Kesihatan Bayan Baru
(BT01A): 15 x 11cm
(BT01B): H22 x L15 x W4cm
Batik / tie dye Tissue Holder
+ Coin Purse (BT04):
cotton, 12.5 x 9cm
Cosmetic Bag: cotton, batik / tie dye,
assorted colours and designs
Draw String Bag:
cotton, batik / tie dye
(BT03A): small – 18 x 13cm
(BT03B): medium – 25 x 17cm
(BT03C): large – 25 x 25cm
BT05A
BT05B
BT05C
BT01A BT01B BT02A BT02B

9. BAG it
Spectacles Case (BT06):
padded cotton, batik /
tie dye
Laptop Sleeve (BT09): padded
cotton, batik / tie dye, quilt
design, custom order for
netbook / notebook sizes
Travel Waist Pouch (BT07):
cotton, batik / tie dye,
adjustable waist strap
Tote Bag (BT10): cotton,
batik / tie dye, 1-side print
Conference Bag (BT08):
cotton, batik / tie dye,
1-side print
Hand-made Paper
Bag (BT11): white newsprint,
45pcs/1kg
Handy companion
for all occasions.

10. 10
HANG it
Keychain (HT01A):
hand-woven cotton yarn,
metal ring
Clay Keychain (HT01B):
ceramic, metal ring
Clay Pendant (HT03):
ceramic, strap
Christmas Tree Decoration
(HT02): cotton, batik /
tie dye, felt
Hand Woven Doll (HT06):
cotton yarn
Creatively designed to add colour
and texture to functionality.
Wrist Strap (HT04): cotton,
batik / tie dye, mini strap
Lanyard (HT05): cotton,
batik / tie dye, lobster holder

11. 11
place it
Napkin (PT01): cotton, batik /
tie dye, 41 x 41cm, assorted
colours and designs
Table Runners (PT04):
Hand-woven cotton yarn,
cloth strips 2–4m
Wax Candles (PT02):
Assorted shapes and
colours
Handwoven Tea Coasters –
11cm diameter.
(PT05A): single,
(PT05B): twin pack,
(PT05C): set of 4
Place Mats (PT03):
handwoven – lidi, rafia, jute,
cotton, magnetic tape
Pot Coasters (PT06):
cotton, batik / tie dye.
Quilt design.
“We were pleased with the (nicely wrapped) handmade candles
which were such lovely wedding favours for our guests to
remember the day.” – Shi-Hsia and Steve Skroch

12. For enquiries, orders and support, contact:
Stepping Stone Work Centre
53 Jalan Baru, Mukim I, Pulau Betong
Balik Pulau, 11020 Penang, Malaysia
T +604–866 5349
F +604–866 5887
E acspenang@gmail.com
W www.asiacommunityservice.org
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