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    Bringing Back Batik

    Sep 10, 2018 3 minutes
    Text Catherine Shaw

    Reinventing tradition is never easy. However,a new generation of Indonesians is putting a modern twist on the ancient craft of batik, incorporating traditional methods into contemporary designs for luxury fashion, accessories and furnishings.

    This renaissance is propelled by two seemingly opposite trends. First, there is a growing desire both at home and abroad for authenticity and for beautiful handmade products rooted in a rich national heritage. At the same time, a modern online

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