(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 ...

Learn how three nonyas transformed batik from Javanese tradition into global art. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at ...

Wax fabric is widely seen across West Africa today, but its origins trace back much further. Initially inspired by Indonesian batik and industrialized by Europeans, it was later reclaimed and ...

There is also an option that uses environmentally friendly wax and fabric, as well as natural ... the government will continue to promote Indonesian batik so that it can also be well-known ...

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 ...

The global appeal of Indonesian batik can be attributed to several factors. Firstly, the intricate beauty and craftsmanship of the fabric itself are undeniable. The meticulous process of waxing, ...

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 ...