When Kreasi Indah, a long-standing traditional batik store, was on the brink of closure, three former schoolmates—Eugene Lee, ...

Colombo celebrates Indonesia The Indonesian Embassy in Colombo hosted the Indonesian Bazaar and Cultural Show at their ...

Barb Owen Boerger’s kimonos and sarongs are pretty, but they’re poison to flies, mosquitoes and other pesky bugs.

Nonya Oeij Kok Sing initially produced well-crafted, conventional batik sarongs, representing what was generally being created in high-end commercial ateliers in Pekalongan at that time.

Why the future of fashion is ‘farm to closet’ A new kind of brand is rejecting industrial mass fashion to build a blueprint for truly sustainable clothes.

Embroidery and beadwork are distinctive features of Peranakan fashion, with traditional dress like nonya kebaya (a blouse paired with a batik sarong) and kasut manik (beaded shoes) highlighting ...

Passengers may have abandoned “sky style” in favour of yoga pants and pyjamas but airline uniforms have always set the design bar high. Here are the top seven best uniforms of all time. And ...

Just off the popular beaches of southern Sri Lanka, a design-forward lifestyle district is flourishing, inspired by heritage crafts and Dutch colonial roots.

A batik-inspired sarong skirt featuring a rich blend of floral motifs, evoking the timeless beauty of traditional textiles. The wrap-style silhouette allows for ease of movement, making it ideal for ...

He then appreciated the Pekalongan Batik Museum for its complete and informative batik collections. During his Pekalongan visit, Ganesha also received a batik sarong as a gift. "This gift inspires me ...

He’s kept up with online trends by creating batik-inspired versions of popular memes, like Moo Deng, while also crafting traditional batik sarongs for Kuala Lumpur's recent Keretapi Sarong event.

Malaysian artist gives shapeshifting Venom a batik makeover Titled The Venom x Batik Inspired Art Series, these posters will be showcased across digital platforms and featured in special in-cinema ...