Batik means painted or dotted in Javanese. The origins of this traditional Indonesian handicraft, which uses applications of wax to create patterns in dyed cloth, reach back more than 1,000 years.

Batik is traditionally linked to Java, but batik clothing today weaves together Indian, Chinese and Malay elements to create a distinctly South-east Asian cultural heritage, said local fashion ...

Batik design style fabrics have been around for years and were a popular pattern for clothes in the 70s. As with most craft trends, this one is coming back around again and batik print fabrics are ...

The Industry Minister said that technical assistance and certification facilitation are key to strengthening the national ...

Industry Minister Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita said the government is in the process of adopting the Indonesian National Standard (SNI) for batik to ensure authenticity, strengthen consumer trust, and ...