Often handed down within families for generations, the craft of batik is intertwined with the cultural identity of the Indonesian people and, through the symbolic meanings of its colours and designs, ...

Among the many artisans at the festival was 38-year-old batik maker Khatijah Mohamad, who runs her own textile business from her home in Felda Maokil, Segamat. Khatijah only entered the craft ...

BATIK, the intricate and vibrant textile art, holds a cherished place in Malaysian culture. Its history and evolution weave a story that goes beyond fabric; it is a tale of tradition, innovation ...

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 ...

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 ...

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 (Bernama) -- The Terengganu Batik Entrepreneurs Association (PPBT) will be organising the 2025 Aidilfitri Craft Bazaar at the Craft Complex, Jalan Conlay, here, next week, ...

So while it is unusual in the art world to give such an accolade, it seems appropriate to raise cheers for batik -- and also for Indonesian nationalism, capitalism and commercialization of a ...

D Warisan Berzaman owner, Azizah Yusof, showcases some of the Johor Batik clothing at the booth during the 31st ASEAN Economic Ministers' (AEM) Retreat at the Desaru Coast Conference Centre today.