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 ...

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 ...

Its owner Nadia Mohd Fuzi, 39, said after more than 15 years of selling handicrafts and batik products in Johor Bahru, she ...

SINGAPORE — Long associated with traditional fabrics, batik has evolved from colorful clothing into an art form, with large batik paintings now commanding prices up to $20,000. Two exhibitions in ...

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 ...

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

Batik is something that almost every Malaysian household would have. Whether it’s in the form of a sarong, a headband, or even a painting, it’s a traditional cultural craft that seems to withstand the ...

The owner of Jadi Batek Colin Yong with one of his employees is preparing a batik painting. Tourists from home and abroad do not miss the opportunity to learn batik painting through the classes ...