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Tourism is a major contributor to the Indonesian economy. But in the rush to cash in on the tourist trade, one local business says traditional culture is being compromised. For many tourists in ...
JAKARTA, Indonesia — As a child, Nonita Respati thought she’d grow up and go into a profession with a fancy title: doctor, economist, maybe political scientist. Fashion designer didn’t seem like a ...
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Trade Minister issues new regulations that ease restrictions on importing batik fabric products. This endangers the future of the traditional batik industry in Indonesia. The ...
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Indonesia's Ministry of Industry (Kemenperin) noted that batik exports in the second quarter of 2024 decreased by 8.39 percent on an annual basis (yoy). The Director General of ...
PIKIRAN RAKYAT - Batik, the intricate wax-resist dyeing technique that adorns fabrics in Indonesia, is more than just a craft. It's a cultural heritage deeply embedded in the nation's identity. Today, ...
CIREBON, Indonesia: Batik is not just a pattern on fabric - it is integral to Indonesian identity. Every design has a special meaning and a story that has been passed down through the generations by ...
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CILACAP, Indonesia, Nov 17 (Reuters) - In a quiet mangrove forest in central Indonesia, a man moves gingerly across vegetation distinguished by its big, wooden stilt roots, searching for fallen ...