The purpose of this research is to protect and conserve the Miao batik, a form of intangible cultural heritage, and to stimulate the creative evolution of its traditional patterns.It investigates the ...

Batik is an ancient art form that employs wax-resist dyeing techniques to produce intricate patterns on fabric. From places like Indonesia, this technique involves waxing cloth and then dyeing it.

Indonesia has seen a steep decline in the number of artisanal batik producers over the past four years across key production centers from Java to Sumatra, as pressure mounts from a surge of mass ...