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 ...

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

African *batik* art is a beautiful, traditional fabric dyeing technique that uses wax to create intricate patterns ...

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To make authentic African batik, sourcing local beeswax is important. Local beeswax is usually more affordable and supports ...

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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 ...

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 ...

The writer tries her hand at painting her own batik and this is the result. Photos: The Star/Ming Teoh Unleash your inner batik artist in the heart of Kuala Lumpur. If you have some free time, head ...

WITH wax trickling from the tiny spout of the canting, Masrina Abdullah creates a multitude of possibilities in batik designs, and has expanded her passion to the fashion realm. Driven by her love for ...