KOTA BHARU, Aug 7 (Bernama) -- The unique charm of block batik, crafted using hand-carved wooden or copper stamps, continues to captivate enthusiasts as the patterns complement traditional outfits ...

MAKE AN IMPRESSION: Asheville-based batik artist Jessica Kaufman, left, prints hot wax onto linen fabric with hand-carved teak blocks in Bhujpur, India. Woodblock carver Anwar Khatri, right, shows his ...

KUALA TERENGGANU, July 10 (Bernama) -- The production of batik, a heritage craft and cultural identity of Terengganu, is now facing challenges as the number of skilled copper block carvers continues ...

Md Ghani says that he is willing to teach anyone, as long as they are keen to learn the craft. Photos: Mohd Eri Azri There are only a handful of batik block makers in the East Coast and Kelantanese ...

KUALA LUMPUR: On a night celebrating the beautiful heritage of Malaysian batik, a keris-inspired design came out tops in the Batik Lestari Design Festival, which showcased a total of 20 shortlisted ...

Zaky, an employee for a tax-consultant office in Jakarta’s central business district, admits to wearing batik for its functionality, “On Fridays, the office gives us an option to wear batik or a short ...

Batik's journey to India can be attributed to the extensive trade routes and cultural exchanges that have characterized the country's history. As Indian traders engaged with various cultures, ...

You know you’re in batik country as soon as you land in Indonesia. It’s available for sale everywhere: in makeshift shacks on the beachfront, small stores on the road, and air-conditioned boutiques.

KUALA LUMPUR - A kaleidoscope of colours and patterns unfolded as Malaysia's timeless batik tradition reached its zenith at the Malam Batik Lestari gala night, where the Batik Lestari Design ...