KUALA TERENGGANU, Aug 24 (Bernama) -- Patterns of various motifs produced with the "canting" hand-drawn technique on high-quality fabrics such as natural silk makes Malaysian batik more charming and ...

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia-- Decorative batik clothing has long had its place as Malaysia's official national costume. But today, the eye-catching patterns of the age-old design method have reached new ...

Explore how batik, as a common language, plays a significant role in Singapore's diplomacy and strengthens cultural connections with its neighbours. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at ...

Batik-making has been making a comeback with designers and consumers, as a younger generation gets introduced to the Indonesian fabric. No longer is the traditional textile confined to the realms of ...

he layman will find it nearly impossible to spot the difference between authentic Malaysian batik and printed batik as both, at first glance, look identical. This was evident at a recent briefing ...

We’ve spoken to many entrepreneurs with side hustles who eventually leave their full-time jobs to wholly focus on their businesses. This tends to be the case once the business has gained traction, but ...

"Twenties" is a new column that offers The Jakarta Post's top 20 of everything under the sun, from history to pop culture and food to lifestyle. Batik, one of Indonesia’s most beloved icons and a ...

After nearly eight years of making bags using canvas and PVC (polyvinyl chloride), entrepreneur Ng Yak Khiang never imagined that his exposure to batik would open a new chapter in his business journey ...

Inspired by Marvel's iconic anti-hero Venom and Malaysia's rich batik tradition, Arif Rafhan (aka Superdoofus) has crafted three movie posters in collaboration with Sony Pictures Malaysia. Titled The ...