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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TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Batik has become one of the mandatory outfits to wear in both casual and formal events. There are many ways to mix and match the traditional textile for a modern look, for example, ...

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, ...

JAKARTA -- If I had to choose a favorite textile, and a favorite place to admire its infinite forms, it would be Indonesia's traditional batik in Thamrin City, a windowless multilevel market in the ...

Miki, the co-founder of Spirit Animal Co, says her clothes are a way to honour her grandmother’s Nyonya legacy. (Moganraj Villavan @ FMT Lifestyle) If you’re looking to make a bold and meaningful ...

(Above) Some of the winning batik designs from previous years on display at Wisma Penyayang in Seri Kembangan. Piala Seri Endon is a showcase for local batik artisans to captivate with their ...

“Resort chic” aptly describes home-grown apparel and lifestyle brand YeoMama Batik’s collection for Singapore’s 59th birthday. A collaboration with Arty Guava – a Vancouver-based artist who has called ...

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