Batik Wolter works with artisans across Indonesia to create hand-drawn batik pieces that blend traditional craftsmanship with ...

Batik-making not only promotes an intangible cultural heritage among younger Indonesians, it also serves as a therapeutic intervention and potential source of income for children with developmental ...

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Batik making is a traditional art that has survived until now. Which still attracts the attention of Indonesian artists to this day. Dias Prabu is the founder and leader of Kultura Collectiva, a ...

Three middle-aged women are sitting on a mat in front of the Batik Merak Manis Shop, in Laweyan Batik Village, Solo. In their laps, almost two meters of unfolded fabric. They dipped the metal canting ...

Campaigners in Indonesia have blended rhino conservation with artisanal batik production to raise awareness about saving the critically endangered species. Under a program started by a conservationist ...

ant to try your hand at creating your own batik designs from scratch even if you are not artistically inclined? One need not go to Kelantan or Terengganu to do this as there is a place in the heart of ...

Batik art, with its rich history and intricate designs, is making a mark in modern African interiors. The traditional ...