For some modern practitioners, the design-making act itself can be a kind of prayer, where symbolic imagery, words, or traditional motifs are hand-drawn onto the batik cloth in a moving meditation.

Batik is not just a patterned fabric product, but also a symbol of culture, creativity, ancestral heritage and national pride. One of the efforts to preserve this batik culture is to introduce it ...

Batik in Malaysia has evolved from traditional craft to a contemporary art form, an evolution that's fueled by passionate entrepreneurs like Azrina Lasa of Batik Tektura and Amy Blair of Batik ...

Ms. Komara has refashioned an ancient art by entwining disparate textile traditions with an aesthetic all her own to create a modern Indonesian silhouette. Her batik and other designs for her ...

KUALA LUMPUR: Batik motifs have captured the hearts of young people not only through clothing, but now also in women’s accessories through various handicraft techniques. Dayang Nur Syafiqah M.

One of Indonesia’s most highly developed art forms, batik has been around for a long time but is not at all out of fashion. Everyone wears it, from the aristocrats participating in an evening event, ...

From preparing the wood to carefully applying batik designs, you’ll gain insight into how furniture makers combine tradition with modern artistry. We’ll also dive into the cultural ...

Local company Makerly SG, which tailors small-batch orders of handmade batik clothing ... in Makerly SG’s Singapore Series that offer a modern spin on the sarong kebaya have become some of ...

Family bonding can come in various ways and activities. From going to the beach together to supporting each other in their ambitions. This mother-daughter pair took #twinning to the next level with ...

Despite its enduring appeal, Batik faces challenges in the modern era. The advent of mass production and synthetic dyes has posed a threat to traditional artisanal practices. However ...