Beneath its graceful silhouette lies a legacy of quiet power, a symbol of cultural pride and the enduring strength of Indonesian women throughout history.

Meticulous white lines etch out figures of birds, fish and butterflies on a deep, almost navy blue. The fabric, as wide as a ...

While studying art in London and grieving her grandmother, Singapore batik artist Fathiah A’bdussamad rediscovered the meaning of batik and her Indonesian roots.

Incorporate batik in table settings Introduce African batik art into dining spaces through table settings like tablecloths, runners, or placemats made from this distinctive fabric.

Items of clothing displayed in glass cases point to Indonesian women’s diversity, ranging from a bejewelled sequinned kebaya designed by fashion designer Non Kawilarang, to Indonesian writer Ruhanna ...

MANADO, Indonesia (AP) — Rescuers in Indonesia responding to a ferry that caught fire and killed at least three people said Monday they had rescued 575 people — far more than originally ...

Indonesia grapples with China's growing economic influence, as cheap Chinese goods flood the market, threatening local industries. Garment factories are particularly affected, leading to job losses ...

Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Ministry of Industry, in collaboration with the Indonesian Batik Foundation (YBI), will hold the 2025 Gelar Batik Nusantara (GBN) to encourage young people to preserve batik and ...