Batik is a form of printing an image on a fabric using wax and dyes. What stands out in such work are the bold colours and clear white lines that separate the designs. This ancient art form can be ...

The techniques, symbolism and culture surrounding hand-dyed cotton and silk garments known as Indonesian Batik permeate the lives of Indonesians from beginning to end: infants are carried in batik ...

Lagenda Batik proprietor Mohd Ariff Zakaria, 43, from Kulai said business has been good for him and that he had recently received orders for his batik textile from buyers from Pakistan and Morocco.

BATIK, the intricate and vibrant textile art, holds a cherished place in Malaysian culture. Its history and evolution weave a story that goes beyond fabric; it is a tale of tradition, innovation ...

KUALA LUMPUR - Gazing at the artworks on display at an exhibition in a five-star hotel here recently, it is hard to imagine that their inspiration comes from 50-year-old batik cloths that once ...