KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia-- Decorative batik clothing has long had its place as Malaysia's official national costume. But today, the eye-catching patterns of the age-old design method have reached new ...

A model in batik outfit during the Warisan Luxe by Paul Choo X Batek by Rasta Rashid & Friends Fashion Showcase held at Bangunan KSK. Fashion models in batik outfits during the Warisan Luxe by Paul ...

African batik art is a traditional textile technique that uses wax and dye to create intricate patterns on fabric ...

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JAKARTA, Indonesia — As a child, Nonita Respati thought she’d grow up and go into a profession with a fancy title: doctor, economist, maybe political scientist. Fashion designer didn’t seem like a ...

For centuries, craftspeople from Southeast Asia to West Africa have used wax resist dyeing to create textile designs of stunning complexity and rich, durable color. To this day, traditional batik ...

We’ve spoken to many entrepreneurs with side hustles who eventually leave their full-time jobs to wholly focus on their businesses. This tends to be the case once the business has gained traction, but ...

Traditional Indian prints are known for their vibrant colours, intricate designs and rich cultural heritage. From the traditional hand-painted Kalamkari to the delicate Ikat print, these traditional ...

Indonesia celebrated National Batik Day on Oct. 2 to commemorate UNESCO's 2009 designation of batik, or clothing made through the batik technique of wax-resist dyeing applied to whole cloth, as a ...

Participants are free to apply colours on their batik artworks, whether as single or mixed hues. — Photos: AZLINA ABDULLAH and YAP CHEE HONG/The Star BATIK workshops offer engaging, hands-on ...