The Fabric of Life
Explore centuries of traditional Indonesian textiles, from Batiks to Ikats
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It all starts with a dot
Discover the unique language of dots and lines
Are you a teacher or a student?
Download lesson plans to learn about Batik through fun activities at home
Which craft technique made this design?
Clue: It's the most common method
Batik
Back to batik
Learn more about the fabric of the people
Listen and look
Explore batik and woven designs while listening to relaxing music
Explore the patterns
Get up close to the details of batik craftsmanship
Woven stories
A closer look at the patterns and what they mean
The colors of nature
Rainbow dyes and earthy tones of Indonesian textiles
Which natural fiber this fabric is made of ?
Wild Banana
Explore the museum
Join the tour to Jakarta Textile Museum
A Virtual Tour of the Jakarta Textile Museum
An army base camp turned textile museum
The threads of life
Fabrics, designs, and colors that weave communities together
Holding On To Golden Threads
The glimmering details that adorn Indonesian textiles
What have you learned?
Time to test yourself .. and others!
Atau jelajahi lebih banyak koleksi dari Indonesia
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Wonders of Indonesia
Art, culture, and history from across this incredible country
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