On the coasts of Java, a different kind of batik was born. The motifs and colours of coastal batik are inspired by life near the water.  

With some good care practices, you can prolong the life of your batik for many years to come.

There is a quality to handmade batik that machines are unable to emulate. How can you tell? Find out how in this post. 

The early batik designers of Java incorporated deep meaning in their work, creating patterns closely related to the Javanese philosophies of life.

The most celebrated and notable Batik come from the archipelago of Indonesia. Here are 4 types to get familiar with.