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.

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 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.

Batik is one of the products of Indonesian origin known in the current era of globalization. Batik is not just a patterned fabric product, but also a symbol of culture, ...

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, ...

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.

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 ...

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

Indonesian Batik Comes to Jordan . Published June 11th, 2022 - 08:45 GMT. Residents wade through floodwaters dyed red from the waste of a batik factory, traditional textile product, in Pekalongan, ...

Indonesian artist creates Qahwa batik design motif at NMoQ. Published: 31 Oct 2023 - 09:15 am | Last Updated: 31 Oct 2023 - 09:21 am. Yori Nooraini Atmadi Hartati showcasing her Qahwa batik design ...