Across the globe, fashion consumers are turning more and more to the artisanal. While big luxury brands will always hold sway, the labels holding court on the street and social media are small and ...

Togolese *batik* patterns are a vibrant and culturally rich art form gaining attention in the world of modern design ...

Kapten Batik is embracing a softer, more feminine chapter with the unveiling of The Princess Collection — an exclusive ...

With batik, Maiyra Wasid says, you can always fix your mistakes. But more than that, Wasid and other young Scarborough women, using water soluble dyes and hot wax liquified in rice cookers, are ...

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TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Indonesia identifies today, October 2, as the National Batik Day since it was named as the country`s Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO in 2009.

AS Malaysian batik experiences a resurgence, it faces a unique challenge: preserving its cultural legacy while appealing to younger generations. Gen Z’s bold approach to fashion presents an ...

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 to ...

PIKIRAN RAKYAT - Batik, the intricate wax-resist dyeing technique that adorns fabrics in Indonesia, is more than just a craft. It's a cultural heritage deeply embedded in the nation's identity. Today, ...

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Batik has become one of the mandatory outfits to wear in both casual and formal events. There are many ways to mix and match the traditional textile for a modern look, for example, ...