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TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The district government of North Barito, Central Kalimantan, will release its own batik pattern authentic to the region called “Rintik Barito”. “The launch is scheduled this ...
Yoruba batik, a traditional West African textile art, is known for its vibrant patterns and cultural significance ...
Batik makers are cooling off their canting (an Indonesian traditional hand tool used in manufacturing batik). ANTARA/Andika Wahyu TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Batik is a distinctive art form that can function ...
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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 ...
After nearly eight years of making bags using canvas and PVC (polyvinyl chloride), entrepreneur Ng Yak Khiang never imagined ...