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batik-artisans

Economy 9 months ago

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Batik makers packing in as imitations flood market

Indonesia has seen a steep decline in the number of artisanal batik producers over the past four years across key production centers from Java to Sumatra, as pressure mounts from a surge of mass-produced batik-like fabrics, most of which are imported.

Lifestyle 4 years ago

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'Cerita Kami': Youth photographers with disabilities tell their stories through pictures

An impromptu photography workshop at a community home for special needs children in Surabaya has found purpose and meaning among its participants and instructor alike. Here is a snapshot of their story.

Art & Culture 5 years ago

A symbol of hope and perseverance on cloth

Like many events and celebrations this year, the annual Batik Day is likely to be overshadowed by the pandemic.

Opinion 5 years ago

Rescuing batik industry from COVID-19

To date, batik entrepreneurs have reported a striking sales decrease by up to 30 percent. With such a sharp decline, it would be difficult for entrepreneurs to pay their employees’ wages and maintain their business.

Art & Culture 6 years ago

Rifaiyah batik: On the edge of extinction

A small village in Central Java remains the only hub that produces a special kind of batik that is almost on the brink of extinction.

Art & Culture 8 years ago

Semarang State University pushes naturally colored batik development

Semarang State University (Unnes) is pushing for the development of natural coloring for batik by providing assistance to new groups of batik artisans in Malon village, Gunungpati, Semarang, Central Java.

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