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

Cotton is a staple in African monsoon fabrics, thanks to its breathability. The natural fiber allows air to circulate, ...

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Indonesian Batik Museum at Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (TMII) in Jakarta serves as a platform to introduce the rich cultural heritage of Indonesia to the younger generation and ...

Nike Davies is one of the few African women known internationally in contemporary art circles. The Woman with the Artistic Brush traces her life history and illustrates the strategies developed by ...

A map of Indonesia could be stitched from swatches of batik. From its regional origins in central Java, where creams and browns dominate, to coastal sultanates, where international trade inspired ...