The term 'batik' derives from the Javanese words amba (broad) and matik (dots), reflecting the technique of wax-resist dyeing that produces its captivating patterns. Each motif tells a story ...

So, what exactly is Batik, and where does it come from? Let’s take a trip back in time to 12th-century Indonesia, where Javanese nobility were adorned in garments embezzled with intricate patterns.