Prinka Saraswati
An independent Indonesian writer who shares her particular insights on food culture, traditional crafts and textiles, as well as stories on heritage from places she has visited.
Speaking Batik: A Language with Many Accents
Every Friday in Java, the streets fill with people dressed in batik. Office workers, teachers, students, and civil servants wear shirts, dresses, skirts, and blouses alive with lines, dots, and intricate motifs. Today, the phrase pakai batik—or in Javanese, batikan—simply means putting on clothing adorned with batik patterns. But look closely at any two pieces
