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 ...

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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

ant to try your hand at creating your own batik designs from scratch even if you are not artistically inclined? One need not go to Kelantan or Terengganu to do this as there is a place in the heart of ...

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 ...

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Trade Minister issues new regulations that ease restrictions on importing batik fabric products. This endangers the future of the traditional batik industry in Indonesia. The ...

Like any expectant mother, Dr Nisha Puvan was excited to welcome her twin daughters into the world. She browsed through racks of children’s clothes before their arrival, eager to find pieces that ...

IN HIS effort to preserve cultural heritage through fashion, Wan Zakaria Wan Abu Bakar now owns nearly 1,000 batik shirts as a symbol of identity and appreciation of the unique and intricate beauty of ...