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In 2009, UNESCO officially filed Indonesian batik under its Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The list recognises the cultural significance of that the intricate art form has had on the archipelago, known for its elaborate wax-dying process.
© Reinhart Sianturi, FlickrThe listing has been wonderful for the revival of batik in Indonesia itself, as it impacted Indonesians on cultural and nationalist levels. While the art form has assimilated most widely in Indonesia, let’s not forget that its global impact spanned across multiple countries and continents, either independently or through the influence of trade, with each country making it their own. Here’s a brief rundown of other countries that have let batik assimilate into their national fabric:
