Batik: Makers and Wearers

Batik: Makers and Wearers explores the rich history and culture of batik and batik making, from its traditional roots to contemporary designs. Essays and entries by Lee Chor Lin and other textile scholars explore the dynamic possibilities of batik as fashion through the years. The book also introduces innovations by batikers to this age-old craft and showcases how batik charted the evolution of new identities in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore. It accompanies the exhibition Batik Kita: Dressing in Port Cities, which ran at the Asian Civilisations Museum, Singapore, from 17 June to 2 October 2022.