Learn the ins and outs of the age-old technique of batik—and how to make batik fabric sing in a modern home ...

Batik is as much an art form as it is a textile application. While it is a tradition with ancient origins dating back centuries, batik continues to be popular in both fashion and home decor.

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 ...

Artist Ann Hay's batik wall hangings draw on the natural world for inspiration.

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VISUAL artist Arif Rafhan Othman, 48, better known by his moniker Superdoofus, is no stranger to incorporating batik into his creative work.

The room is also furnished with a batik wall hanging, peacock screen, vintage telephones, newspapers, and an ashtray.

There is a trio of colourful, slightly evil looking cats hanging on the wall above my bed. They are painted in a traditional Indonesian art technique called batik.

Batik textiles are used for various purposes, from traditional garments like sarees and dupattas to home decor items such as wall hangings and bedspreads.