The patterns and colors used in batik are key to its influence on African abstract art. The bold designs and bright hues ...

Batik has its origins in ancient Africa, where it was used as a form of storytelling and cultural expression. The technique ...

For centuries, craftspeople from Southeast Asia to West Africa have used wax resist dyeing to create textile designs of stunning complexity and rich, durable color. To this day, traditional batik ...

Ask me about my love for globe trotter-inspired accessories, and I will point you in the direction of my archive of tasseled, printed, embroidered, and fringed clutch bags that I’ve seemingly been ...

Malaysian designer Fern Chua's hand-painted batik scarves took the spotlight at the Asean Summit, blending heritage craftsmanship with contemporary fashion flair.