The age-old traditional technique of creating art with layers of hot wax and coloured dyes has come back into the limelight in the recent years, becoming more popular than it ever was. Commonly known ...

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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 ...

Batik Boutique has a collection of DIY Batik painting kits, a fun way to explore batik art at home. BATIK is an ancient art that has been practised for 2,000 years across Asia and parts of Africa. The ...

It is fascinating to think that there are so many existing methods of art and craft all over the world that have been invented and practiced over centuries. It is fascinating to think that there are ...

Batik, a timeless art form and symbol of Southeast Asian heritage, takes centre stage at the Peranakan Museum. This captivating exhibition shines a spotlight on the creative and entrepreneurial ...

Few kilometers away from Ujjain city on the banks of river Kshipra, is the temple town of Bhairavgarh - famous for fabric art and cloth printing. Bhairavgarh is the heartland of Batik or wax writing - ...