Some hotels may not have an iron available to borrow, which is why packing dresses that are resistant to wrinkling is essential. But finding pieces that are suitable for stuffing in a suitcase can be ...

Fourth-generation Hawaiian quilter Cissy Serrao and Smithsonian specialist Inger de Montecinos talk about a ‘Quilt Along’ event held by the Smithsonian National Museum.

Frustrated by stylish yet uncomfortable shoes, Malaysian sisters Amy and Esther Tai started Machino as a solution and went on ...

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Most of us, at some point while shopping, have pointed towards a fabric pattern, perfectly pleated on a shop rack, and confidently asked the shopkeeper, “Dada, can you show me the Akola print?” only ...

After finishing lunch, we headed to a batik workshop. Our bodies, filled with nasi lemak and kaya toast, felt calm yet light with anticipation for the next experience. Batik refers to a method of ...

SINGAPORE – Mandarin chatter fills the small shop, mingling with the rustle of pattern paper, the soft nip of shears and the steady whir of sewing machines. Yet, when customers drop by with clothes to ...

Chinese New Year marks a powerful period of renewal – a time to return, reconnect, and restart. In 2026, Batik Boutique welcomes the season with its Yuan Dian collection of new batik prints created in ...

SINGAPORE – The usual dark suits of diplomacy gave way to pattern and colour when Singapore’s and Malaysia’s political leaders met on Dec 4 for their annual retreat. Delegations from both sides came ...

For Arif, batik allows him to convey a multitude of stories visually - from history and social values to the lived experiences of the communities he seeks to highlight through his art. Photo: Bernama ...