FORMER beauty queen and etiquette coach Tryambikay Vengades Nair has her sights set on having saree with batik designs listed on United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation ...

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.

BATIK designers and producers can now showcase their talents at The Piala Seri Endon (PSE) 2023 Batik Design Competition. In its 18th edition, the competition is organised by Yayasan Budi ...

She says the art of batik needs to be understood in a wider context than just textiles. “People need to know what batik is, which is the process of dyeing something using wax to make the design ...

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 ...

From the traditional hand-painted Kalamkari to the delicate Ikat print, check out traditional prints that have been passed down through generations and are a true representation of India's art and ...

says it was an eye-opener not only in the breadth of batik art and design it presented, but also in how thoughtfully it was curated. “What struck me most was how the works were presented in a ...

BATIK, the intricate and vibrant textile art, holds a cherished place in Malaysian culture. Its history and evolution weave a story that goes beyond fabric; it is a tale of tradition, innovation ...

When she was in secondary school, Norhaslilee Ibrahim was inspired by her art teacher who patiently ... “bunga lado”-patterned batik: a distinctive design synonymous with Negeri Sembilan ...