As Indonesia’s traditional icon, batik has shied away from embracing technology for hundreds of years. This has resulted in a slow pace of development of batik, as most craftsmen create batik based on ...

"Twenties" is a new column that offers The Jakarta Post's top 20 of everything under the sun, from history to pop culture and food to lifestyle. Batik, one of Indonesia’s most beloved icons and a ...

Batik, a revered art form that transforms plain fabric into a canvas of intricate designs and vibrant hues, has a storied history that traverses continents, cultures, and centuries. Originating from ...