While the two countries share a common ancestry in batik, Malaysian and Indonesian batik have evolved in distinct ways.

Batik is not just a patterned fabric product, but also a symbol of culture, creativity, ancestral heritage and national pride. One of the efforts to preserve this batik culture is to introduce it ...

batik processing methods, natural coloring, embroidery, and fabrics. Indonesian batik was added to UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity list in 2009, and has been internationally ...