Yoruba batik, a traditional West African textile art, is known for its vibrant patterns and cultural significance ...

While many Malaysians associate batik with Terengganu's famed craftsmanship, few realise that Penang has its own distinctive batik heritage, a creative blend of traditional motifs and island-inspired ...

In her grandmother’s kitchen in Bintulu, the air was always rich with the aroma of cooking. During Hari Raya or Gawai, one thing was certain: every home had kek lapis on the table. For young Sharifah ...

Quilters, seamstresses and knitters are among those mourning the recent news that their beloved 56-year-old store, The Cotton Ball in Morro Bay, will close forever on this month. For now, the store’s ...

Meticulous white lines etch out figures of birds, fish and butterflies on a deep, almost navy blue. The fabric, as wide as a person’s wing span, is draped over a wire at Seattle’s Center on ...

Celebrate culture and creativity in your everyday journey. Embrace the spirit of Monash Batik, a symbol of identity, innovation, and connection. Monash Batik is the result of time-honoured ...

On a damp December morning in the mountainous district of Ambarawa in Central Java, a woman in an inky black sleeveless vest and gathered skirt balances herself on the back of a motorbike that carries ...

For decades, the gamchha has been a ubiquitous presence on Indian streets. The traditional scarf, made out of a red-and-white chequered piece of fabric, is used as a towel, pillow, turban, eye mask ...

Dressed in elaborate ethnic attire adorned with local silver accessories, 45 children from Southwest China's Guizhou Province took the stage at China Fashion Week, showcasing the rich artistry of Miao ...

SUMMERHILL Quilters are set to host their annual Doughty Fabrics Roadshow at Amroth Parish Hall, Summerhill, on Saturday, April 5, as part of their UK-wide roadshows. Summerhill Quilters started 15 ...

The role of the Tagore family, for a change, as trendsetters in fashion of that era — fusing colonial-Brahmo dress codes, pioneering Batik in Santiniketan, and fostering a Swadeshi aesthetic that ...