Batik design can be created via a large variety of dyes.
In the early days of batik, colors were made from natural plant sources.
The oldest color used in traditional batik making was blue. The blue color was made by mixing leaves of the Indigo plant with syrups of sugar and lime. It was possible to obtain […]

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Although batik art can look very intricate, the tools used to make batik clothes are used are still very simple.
The first and most important tool of the Batik artisan is the canting.
The canting (pronounced “tjanting”) is a small spouted copper container that is connected to a short bamboo handle. The copper container is filled with […]

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The latest United Nations Climate Change Conference took place on 3-14 December 2007 in Bali.

 It brought more than 10,000 participants, including representatives of over 180 countries. Delegates and NGOs were invited by summit hosts to cast aside their usual business attire and opt for traditional, comfortable, and relaxing batik clothing. The initiative was aimed at […]

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Over the years more and more cultures have embraced the spirit of Christmas and especially the tradition of giving gifts to family and friends. This is also true for the people of Indonesia and Malaysia where the art of batik in its many forms is very much part of the everyday life.
This is ever more […]

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