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Hanging by a thread: Local producer strives to save fate of Batang batik
Art & Culture 1 year ago

Hanging by a thread: Local producer strives to save fate of Batang batik

Among the abundant batik motifs of Central Java, Batang regency has its very own, one of the mo...
The modern matriarchy of Laweyan's Mbok Mase
Art & Culture 1 year ago

The modern matriarchy of Laweyan's Mbok Mase

The spirit of the Mbok Mase, the women who drove the Laweyen batik industry in the 16th century, liv...
Hotel Tugu Malang runs contemporary Batik exhibition
Art & Culture 1 year ago

Hotel Tugu Malang runs contemporary Batik exhibition

With its intricate techniques, symbolism and rich cultural values, batik remains at the forefront of...
Jokowi styles own look at opening of Muffest 2018
Art & Culture 1 year ago

Jokowi styles own look at opening of Muffest 2018

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo donned a brown batik shirt and  blue woven sarong at...
Beringharjo Market extends opening hours
News 1 year ago

Beringharjo Market extends opening hours

One of the biggest batik markets in Yogyakarta began a trial on Wednesday to extend its opening hour...
Empowering women with 'kain'
Art & Culture 1 year ago

Empowering women with 'kain'

“We’re here to show how traditional clothes can be fun and funky,” she said.&nbs...
Batik timeline to be showcased at 2018 Borobudur Masterpiece
Art & Culture 1 year ago

Batik timeline to be showcased at 2018 Borobudur Masterpiece

Batik was chosen as the main theme for 2018 Borobudur Masterpiece: Indonesia Wears Cloths, a fashion...
Promoting traditional fabric in backpacker fashion
Lifestyle 1 year ago

Promoting traditional fabric in backpacker fashion

Traveling is more than just a hobby for Dian Erra Kumalasari, who is now globetrotting to introduce ...
Batik: The European connection
Art & Culture 1 year ago

Batik: The European connection

Cultural anthropologist and author Maria Wronska-Friend is a walking encyclopedia on Javanese batik....
Natural-dyed batik businesses flourishing in Yogyakarta
Art & Culture 1 year ago

Natural-dyed batik businesses flourishing in Yogyakarta

More and more batik businesses in Yogyakarta are using natural dyes for their production. Among the ...
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