When exploring Indonesia, one cannot overlook batik—an art form that combines intricate design with a rich cultural narrative ...

In 2009, UNESCO designated Indonesian batik an “intangible cultural heritage of humanity.” That recognition is meant to preserve a nation’s cultural legacy, but it can also calcify traditions.

Doha, Qatar: A special Qahwa batik design motif has taken centre stage at the National Museum of ... Indonesian artist creates Qahwa batik design motif at NMoQ. Published: 31 Oct 2023 - 09:15 ...

Solo, Indonesia – Gunawan Setiawan is the fourth generation of batik makers and sellers in his family, and hails from the historic royal city of Surakarta, or Solo, in Central Java which is also ...

PIKIRAN RAKYAT - Batik, the intricate wax-resist dyeing technique that adorns fabrics in Indonesia, is more than just a craft. It's a cultural heritage deeply embedded in the nation's identity. Today, ...

African batik designs typically incorporate indigo dyes on cotton, with designs made by freehand drawing or by using resources at hand, including feathers, sticks, bones, combs, wood tools, or ...

Yusuf Maulana Firdaus (Front R), an international student from Jakarta, Indonesia, poses for photos with his teacher Huang Yanbing (Front L) among fashion models in Nanning, capital of south China ...