Recently opened on the Strand, Le Nusa (meaning 'archipelago') is taking inspo from Indonesia's many regions and traditions ...

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Beyond Indonesia’s famous beaches and terraced rice fields, Central Java, home to ancient temples and active volcanoes, reveals layers of rich history and living traditions. Traditional villages, ...

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Parang is perhaps one of the oldest batik patterns, which is traditionally tied to the Javanese royalty. Defined by diagonal lines representing strength and perseverance, this pattern is mostly seen ...

While Borobudur Temple is a must-visit UNESCO site, Central Java has so much more to explore from its rich culture to scenic landscapes beyond this iconic monument. Photo Credit: Adobe Stock/Denis ...

JAKARTA -- If I had to choose a favorite textile, and a favorite place to admire its infinite forms, it would be Indonesia's traditional batik in Thamrin City, a windowless multilevel market in the ...

Dedicated to preserving the essence of Javanese marriage customs, a “mak andam” (bridal make-up artist) from Indonesia embarked on a journey of over 1,500km from Ponorogo, East Java, to Johor to share ...

JAKARTA – Whether hand-drawn, stamped or digitally printed, the many patterns of batik have inevitably woven their way into our wardrobes—a testament to the strength of Indonesia’s intangible cultural ...