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 ...

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 ...

The art of batik: Malaysia Handicraft Development Corporation Kelantan division director Juhari Azmi testing his skills at batik drawing during his visit to the craft exhibition at KB Mall. (Left) Md ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

The world of fashion is constantly changing but every once in a while, someone comes up with an idea that can shake things up and change the entire dynamics of the ecosystem. Jagadish Chandra Roy may ...

PETALING JAYA: Visual artist Haris Rashid did not set out to inherit a family tradition when he first picked up batik. But what began as a creative experiment soon uncovered a legacy stretching back ...

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.

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, ...

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 ...