Classic batik with its established patterns (pakem) should inspire and challenge designers instead of restricting their creativity. This is the guiding principle of Nita Azhar, 49, who has designed ...

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Indonesia identifies today, October 2, as the National Batik Day since it was named as the country`s Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO in 2009.

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