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Batik Buyer’s Guide (EU/US): Real vs. Print, Care, and Price

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Thumbnail with authentic Javanese batik patterns contrasted against printed fabric for a batik buyers guide.

  You’ve fallen in love with the intricate patterns of Javanese batik, and a reliable batik buyers guide can help you tell if it’s a true work of art or just a cheap imitation. With a batik buyers guide, you’ll learn to spot authentic vs. printed pieces, understand proper washing tips, and avoid costly mistakes…. Baca selengkapnya: Batik Buyer’s Guide (EU/US): Real vs. Print, Care, and Price

Care Guide: How to Wash & Store Batik (Don’t Fade It!)

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Batik fabric gently hand washed with natural soap.

By Ky Tutur, Javanese Culturalist • Last Updated: 2025-09-26 You’ve just acquired a beautiful piece of batik. Whether it’s a stunning silk scarf, a crisp cotton shirt, or a length of fabric waiting to be transformed, you hold in your hands more than just cloth—you hold a piece of art, a story told in wax… Baca selengkapnya: Care Guide: How to Wash & Store Batik (Don’t Fade It!)