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 mourning her grandmother’s passing, Fathiah A’bdussamad discovered the deeper meaning of ...

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 ...

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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 ...

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 ...

During her visit, she wore a traditional Indonesian Batik fabric dress. Following the visit, Erdoğan shared a post on social media, reflecting on her experience: "As part of our official visit to ...

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 is a traditional Indonesian art that uses wax-resist dyeing to create intricate patterns known as batik motifs on fabric. These motifs, influenced by local culture, encompass various types, ...