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 ...

The brutal truth about Bali: It looks idyllic - but the glossy pictures conceal a multitude of horrors. For so many like Molly-Mae's sister, their trip will end in tears, writes THEODORA SUTCLIFFE ...

Escape to Tuban, East Java, a peaceful Indonesian town rich in culture, natural beauty, and warm hospitality. Explore beaches, waterfalls, and ancient sites, experience the Specta Night Carnival, and ...

JAKARTA: Indonesia has seen a steep decline in the number of artisanal batik producers over the past four years across key production centres from Java to Sumatra, as pressure mounts from a surge ...

Tea Leaves Why Indonesian batik continues to fascinate From the practical to the exquisite, unique patterned cloth is symbol of national character ...

Batik as an art form involves decorating a surface (usually fabric, though also applicable to other media such a word or ceramics) using wax and dye. The process involves blocking out a design with ...

Batik, a traditional Indonesian fabric art, involves using wax and dye to create intricate patterns on cloth. This globally recognized technique demands artistic skill and patience, as it involves ...

Batik is not just a patterned fabric product, but also a symbol of culture, creativity, ancestral heritage and national pride. One of the efforts to preserve this batik culture is to introduce it ...

The story of batik (which is Indonesian in origin) is an example of the former. For Afrocentrists, Afrocentric dress is the norm; consequently Western dress is “ethnic” and therefore “exotic.” ...

Inspired by the beauty of Indonesian batik, they began a quest to blend it with the delicate Philippine fabric Jusi. Through perseverance and experimentation, Freddy Mercado Jr. and Thelma Victorio ...