Batik design style fabrics have been around for years and were a popular pattern for clothes in the 70s. As with most craft trends, this one is coming back around again and batik print fabrics are ...

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Batik has become one of the mandatory outfits to wear in both casual and formal events. There are many ways to mix and match the traditional textile for a modern look, for example, ...

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, ...

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Prime Minister Abdullah Badawi's administration is raising the status of batik, the once lowly traditional Malay textile, to that of 'official' dress, but critics say the move is yet another example ...

For centuries, craftspeople from Southeast Asia to West Africa have used wax resist dyeing to create textile designs of stunning complexity and rich, durable color. To this day, traditional batik ...

KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 (Bernama) — Since the mandatory implementation of batik attire among civil servants in 2023, this textile craft has experienced a resurgence, capturing the interest of various ...

Miki, the co-founder of Spirit Animal Co, says her clothes are a way to honour her grandmother’s Nyonya legacy. (Moganraj Villavan @ FMT Lifestyle) If you’re looking to make a bold and meaningful ...

KUALA LUMPUR: Batik is more about style than it is about fashion, which can go out of date, said Italian designer Alviero Martini. “(As a designer) I did not like fashion very much but I wanted to ...

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Batik has become one of the mandatory outfits to wear in both casual and formal events. There are many ways to mix and match the traditional textile for a modern look, for example, ...