The techniques, symbolism and culture surrounding hand-dyed cotton and silk garments known as Indonesian Batik permeate the lives of Indonesians from beginning to end: infants are carried in batik ...

or the baju panjang, became fashionable among women across the region who preferred it in sombre hues paired with a sarong, or kain panjang. The kebaya could be made from Javanese batik ...

Two lifelong friends embarked on a remarkable journey that combined the artistic traditions of the Philippines and Indonesia.

While batik may be getting a facelift in the fashion world, the production technique remains traditional. Batik artists drip wax through a copper wax dripper called a tjanting to draw designs on ...

In times past, these crafts were proudly passed down from one generation to the next, but now, they are teetering on the ...

KUALA LUMPUR - Exquisite Batik designed clothing is not just a traditional costume but designer batik outfits will look elegant when blended with modern fashion designs. Fashion designer Rasta ...

Pratishtha, is a Sanskrit word with various meanings, depending on the context. Since it was the theme picked for the Islamic ...

This traditional costume, believed to be adapted from the Malay baju Panjang, traditionally comprises a batik sarong and a ...

Traditional individual retirement accounts (IRAs) and Roth IRAs are both widely used investment vehicles for workers trying to accumulate long-term assets. However, the way these two accounts work ...

dowell / Getty Images When it comes to saving for retirement, the best Roth IRAs and traditional IRA accounts are some of the most popular ways to go about it. Though both individual retirement ...

are enrolled part time or don't have a traditional high school diploma, among other reasons, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. But some experts hesitate to call these ...

A festival celebrating South East Asian culture and food is coming to Battersea this month, featuring street food, top chefs, ...