Indonesian national treasure: Batik

Batik, an Indonesian national treasure, gains its popularity among all Indonesians. The clothes made of Batik are designated as Indonesian national clothes.

The coverage group for "The New Silk Road" from People's Daily Online experienced the procedure to produce Batik. Wax is applied to the cloth over the areas of the design that the artisan wishes to remain the original color of the cloth. The complex making procedures as well as colorful and appealing designs are extremely fascinating.

It is a tradition in Indonesia that women make Batik. It takes at least a year to finish a piece of Batik.