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Batik was traditionally popular among the South East Asian where it has a strong presence. However it has gained support and arouse a lot of interest in recent years around the world especially those from the advanced economy such as USA, Europe and Japan. The appreciation stemmed from the dedicated hand made effort of the artists.
In view of this upwards trend, Fine Batik has researched constantly on the Internet to bring you the useful batik links that related to batik movement. You will be exposed and experience the excitement and vibrancy of the world of batik.
Below are the useful links to the world of batik:
www.batikguild.com
This is the official batik website for Malaysia with the primary objective of promoting Malaysian batik internationally. The "Malaysia Batik - crafted for the World" program has been conceived as Datin Paduka Seri
Endon, wife of the Prime Minister of Malaysia long-term vehicle in championing the Batik industry.
www.craftown.com/batik.htm
A crafters resource center with a learning section particularly dedicated to batik. Free tutorial is made available online.
www.massart.edu/batik/index.html
The first batik convention. World Batik Conference-Boston 2005 in the US focused on the development of batik around the world, the international significance of this art form and its global popularity, new innovations, education, cultural diversity, technical training, and networking.
www.batikguild.org.uk
The Batik Guild is an organization of around 200 members that are majority based in Britain and Ireland. The Guild aims to promote and improve education in the field of batik, and encourages its members as individual artists. On this website, you will find information about members of the Guild and their art.
www.story-of-batik.com
An interesting site that brings you few hundred years back to the history of Batik. It also touches on Batik styles, its uses, and Batik in the world's context today.
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