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, ...

For visual artist Arif Rafhan Othman, batik is not merely a play of colours on canvas or a decorative craft. Instead, it is a ‘small world’ that ...

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 ...

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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, ...

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 ...

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, 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 ...

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 ...

“Resort chic” aptly describes home-grown apparel and lifestyle brand YeoMama Batik’s collection for Singapore’s 59th birthday. A collaboration with Arty Guava – a Vancouver-based artist who has called ...