Explore why small teak wood with intricate batik patterns remains a favorite choice for furniture making among the Javanese.

Yoruba batik, the traditional Nigerian textile art, is famous for its colorful patterns and detail. The craft is all about ...

Batik is dyed by proud craftspeople who draw designs on fabric ... removing the wax with boiling water and repeating if multiple colours are desired. The wide diversity of patterns reflects a variety ...

Among the diverse batik motifs found across the archipelago, West Java offers a richness of patterns that not only captivate the eyes but also touch the heart with their profound symbolic meanings.