SINGAPORE – The Peranakan Museum’s latest exhibition, which presents about 200 heirloom batik textiles and accompanying objects such as accessories, zooms in on three Chinese Peranakan women ...

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 and ...

Batik making is a process of drawing on fabric with hot wax, which acts as a resist and prevents dye from penetrating the cloth. This creates the opportunity for multi-layered dyeing and pattern ...

To create African batik, wax is applied to areas of the fabric that you want to remain undyed, and then it is dyed in the first color. This process can be repeated with different waxes and dyes to ...

A craftswoman makes traditional batik using a tool with melted wax to draw patterns on fabric at a local batik shop in Surakarta, Central Java, on July 30, 2024 [Yasuuoshi Chiba/AFP] ...

Importing hand-loom and batik textiles stopped Posted on June 15th, 2020. Courtesy Hiru News. President Gotabhaya Rajapaksa has decided to halt importing handloom and batik textiles. The President has ...

Gerson Batik is a Malaysian brand selling modern custom batik clothes that's tailored to your needs. It has a store in SS18, ... Wong Man May, Xin Ee’s mum, helps out by hand-selecting the batik ...

This easing of restrictions on batik imports is found in Trade Minister Regulation No. 36/2023 regarding Import Policies and Regulations. The attachment to the regulation excludes batik textile ...

This article explores the fascinating history of Batik in India, highlighting its journey and significance in the world of textile art. by TOI Lifestyle Desk 2 / 7 ...