Description: A website devoted to Batik, Indonesian Textile enlisted by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage. It links Batik production with Tourism and Fashion in Indonesia.
What is Batik?
Image: UNESCO.ICH
Batik was added to the List of UNESCO’s Intangible Heritage of Humanity in 2009 for its exceptional cultural values. According to UNESCO ICH , the cultural significances of Batik promotes the expression of cultural diversity and the identities of communities, groups and individuals, which should be fully respected. The safeguarding of Batik intangible cultural heritage is of general interest of humanity, in view of preserving its cultural importance for present and future generations.