Indonesian Batik designer who was the recipient of the Australia Awards scholarship Novita Yunus claimed that she introduces "less popular" Indonesian batik.

In 2009, UNESCO designated Indonesian batik an “intangible cultural heritage of humanity.” That recognition is meant to preserve a nation’s cultural legacy, but it can also calcify traditions.

Within Indonesia, batik is far from national -- its origin is most strongly associated with Java, an island that contains the majority of the country's population but only a fraction of its landmass.

“Batik is so interesting because it can change with the times and be up to date even though it is seen in Indonesian as an ancient craft,” she said. “But it depends on us to take care of it ...

Batik Pesisir, also known as “coastal batik” or “Indonesian coastal batik,” is a stamped style of batik made on the island of Java as well as other seaside regions.

Initially inspired by Indonesian batik and industrialized by Europeans, it was later reclaimed and popularized by various African nations, becoming a symbol of identity and even protest.

Batik Day (Hari Batik Nasional), which celebrated on 2 October, is an Indonesian cultural day for celebrating batik - the traditional cloth of Indonesia.

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, ...

On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Korea and Indonesia, Hyundai Motor Group's flagship electric vehicle (EV) IONIQ 5 will feature Indonesia's iconic batik design ...