In the past, Malay women used to wear kain batik lepas (unstitched batik sarong) for both casual home wear and formal occasions.

Sigi Regency in Central Sulawesi is far more than a residential area; it is a landscape rich in noble values and local wisdom ...

Josephine Komara has redefined a cultural expression that was intricate and lovely but so locked in tradition it bordered on staid. “Tradition is the way we are,” she says. “Modern is the way we think ...

Campaigners in Indonesia have blended rhino conservation with artisanal batik production to raise awareness about saving the critically endangered species. Under a program started by a conservationist ...

The Andani Studio founder recently led a workshop on how to wear batik sarongs with confidence and modern flair.

Young entrepreneur Nur Arina turns leftover fabric into modern pieces that celebrate Malaysian heritage.

For some, wearing kain batik lepas is considered complicated as it requires time and specific techniques to drape it properly ...