Al Jazeera on MSN1mon
‘A name, a function and a philosophy’: The art of Indonesian batik
Solo, Indonesia – Gunawan Setiawan is the fourth generation of batik makers and sellers in his family, and hails from the ...
Newspoint on MSN1d
The Artistry & Folklore Behind Indonesia’s Iconic Batik Designs
When exploring Indonesia, one cannot overlook batik—an art form that combines intricate design with a rich cultural narrative. From ceremonial attire to modern fashion, batik represents Indonesia’s ...
Arts Picks: Peranakan Museum’s Batik Nonyas, Yeo Workshop’s textile art, Esplanade’s Voices festival
Two exhibitions honour the textile craft, while Esplanade's festival showcases the human voice. Read more at straitstimes.com ...
The Sunday Times14y
Bringing back the beauty of Batik
Batik is a form of printing an image on a fabric using wax and dyes. What stands out in such work are the bold colours and clear white lines that separate the designs. This ancient art form can be ...
The Star29d
Saree as canvas for batik designs
“During the sourcing process, it was decided that the designs of choice should use the canting (hand tool used for wax drawing) method. “So, we are working with Jadi Batik, a manufacturer and ...