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When it comes to fabric or textiles, few are as iconic or instantly recognisable as batik, particularly in Asia. Often bearing vibrant prints, batik is usually associated with traditional wear, and ...

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Reviving the art of Batik in Egypt is artist Samar Hassanein’s passion as well as her full-time job “The things I like most about Batik are its natural beauty and bright colours and the fact that each ...

One of Indonesia’s most highly developed art forms, batik has been around for a long time but is not at all out of fashion. Everyone wears it, from the aristocrats participating in an evening event, ...

Every family has their own traditions during the holidays, regardless of which festivity you’re celebrating. Some have the tradition of binge-watching Christmas movies together or baking kuih raya ...