Batik painting has encouraged the natives of Langkawi to be involved in the creation of decorative items and souvenirs for the past 10 years.

Batik is a form of printing an image on a fabric using wax and dyes. What stands out in such work are the bold colours and clear white lines that separate the designs. This ancient art form can be ...

“The Slow Thread.” by Vriddhi Toolsidass opened Jan. 31. Largely inspired by her trip to Hyderabad in South India, Toolsidass, a junior majoring in art, said she wanted to shed light on the homecraft ...

architectural designs, transforming batik into contemporary art pieces. Amy Blair’s Batik Boutique, on the other hand, intertwines heritage with sustainability, creating products that preserve ...