A few days ago, I received an invitation to an Indonesian wedding. Unlike any other Indonesian wedding invitation I’ve received, this one stood out to me because the dress code specifically said ...

Despite this growing popularity aligning with the government’s aspiration to preserve and strengthen batik as part of the ...

Malaysia has attempted to promote its batik garment industry overseas by offering shirts to visiting dignitaries and VIP's. When Malaysia played host to the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation forum ...

Why, even Nelson Mandela in South Africa prefers to wear batik shirts, including on formal occasions--and this has become a bit of a trade mark, much copied.

Batik Boutique founder Amy Blair highlighted a shift in the perception of Malaysian batik, which was once seen primarily as formal or ceremonial attire.

Indonesians have been asked to wear batik on Oct. 2, following UNESCO’s decision to add the traditional dyeing technique to its Intangible Cultural Heritage list.

For now, other initiatives include a design competition to discover fresh Malaysian talents to create innovative attire and trendy accessories using batik material. (China Daily January 17, 2003) ...

Why, even Nelson Mandela in South Africa prefers to wear batik shirts, including on formal occasions--and this has become a bit of a trade mark, much copied.