"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 ...
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Choosing the right materials is key to achieving authentic batik results. Start with natural fabrics like cotton or linen as they absorb dye better than synthetic ones. Get high-quality dyes ...
Zakaria (left) showing visitors how to use colours and brushes to create batik paintings at Kampung Kraftangan in Kota Baru. — Bernama Batik painting at Kampung Kraftangan in Kota Baru, Kelantan, ...
His batik designs may be contemporary, but their roots are very much in the traditional style of making batik. Founder and master craftsman of Bujins Batik (established in 2015), Amir Harith Mat ...
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