(This tool, the canting, is unique to Indonesian batik.) In Batik Tulis, both sides of the fabric are treated with wax before being immersed in a series of dye baths. This repeated application of ...

Perhaps reading the changing social fabric of Indonesia in the literal ... it seems appropriate to raise cheers for batik -- and also for Indonesian nationalism, capitalism and commercialization ...

Batik, Indonesia's traditional wax-resist dyeing craft, refers not only to the intricate technique but also to the exquisite ...

Batik is not just a patterned fabric product, but also a symbol of ... Follow Ricky Kusumo from SBS Indonesian with Mr. Budi Dwi Hariyanto about the Palbata Batik House. Listen to SBS Indonesian ...

Her business supplying fabric for lampshades was lucrative ... with an aesthetic all her own to create a modern Indonesian silhouette. Her batik and other designs for her fashion house, BINhouse ...

Batik, the shirt that I am proudly wearing today, is the leading icon of the Indonesian creative industry. Batik reached its golden age in Indonesia, from generation to generation, Indonesians ...

Ministry of Culture and Entertainment to host a free workshop in the art of Indonesian Batik making. The world renowned designer is known for her ability to seamlessly weave cultural heritage with ...