The hand-painted batik designs of Lasem, a small district in the coastal regency of Rembang in northern Central Java, may not be as popular as those of Yogyakarta, Surakarta, Pekalongan, Cirebon or ...

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SEREMBAN, May 28 (Bernama) -- Who would have imagined that a woman with no prior drawing skills would go on to become a pioneer in producing ‘Bunga Lado’ (pepper flower)-patterned batik - a ...

Batik is something that almost every Malaysian household would have. Whether it’s in the form of a sarong, a headband, or even a painting, it’s a traditional cultural craft that seems to withstand the ...

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Flower pattern: Batik sablon cannot be mass produced but compared to printed batik the patterns are far less monotone. Flower pattern: Batik sablon cannot be mass produced but compared to printed ...

SINGAPORE - Red, white, pink. Stripes, floral motifs and even batik hand-painted by a renowned artist. Ministers and MPs turned up in the usual shades of red and white for Singapore's 51st birthday ...

Yuan Dian is a composition of circles and dots, forming playful yet thoughtful patterns both modern and symbolic.

KOTA BHARU, Aug 7 (Bernama) -- The unique charm of block batik, crafted using hand-carved wooden or copper stamps, continues to captivate enthusiasts as the patterns complement traditional outfits ...

Norhaslilee Ibrahim credits her late art teacher for nurturing her talent, which has led her to become a pioneering creator of ‘bunga lado’ batik. (Bernama pic) When she was in secondary school, ...