Batik design style fabrics have been around for years and were a popular pattern for clothes in the 70s. As with most craft trends, this one is coming back around again and batik print fabrics are ...

JAKARTA, Indonesia — As a child, Nonita Respati thought she’d grow up and go into a profession with a fancy title: doctor, economist, maybe political scientist. Fashion designer didn’t seem like a ...

Batik is not merely a fabric; it is the heartbeat of Malaysia’s heritage, artistry, and national pride. Every stroke, motif, and colour tells the story of a nation that is diverse, creative, and ...

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MUKAH: It originates from a Melanau village in Kampung Telian here but now “batik linut”, which is known for its unique characteristic because of its use of rumbia or sago flour to create motifs on ...

As the fashion industry gears up for the forthcoming Lotus Make-up India Fashion Week AW ’19, designer Pooja Shroff is all set with her Autumn-Winter collection. Inspired by a line of handmade ...

Indonesia may be the undisputed king of batik – the traditional art of decorating fabric using wax and dye – but neighbouring Malaysia is embracing this versatile, time-honoured technique with ...

The owner of Jadi Batek Colin Yong with one of his employees is preparing a batik painting. Tourists from home and abroad do not miss the opportunity to learn batik painting through the classes ...

Bhairavgarh is the heartland of Batik or wax writing - a multipronged form of fabric handiwork generating livelihoods and adding hues of economic value to artisans inhabiting the hamlets around. Few ...