Championed by Indonesian president Sukarno, Sanur was a high-flying destination for Rockefellers, Rothschilds - and even hosted Mick Jagger's wedding The 1960s was a pivotal decade for Bali, with two ...

Just an hour’s drive from Kuala Lumpur, Port Dickson remains a favourite seaside retreat for a laid-back escape from the city. Its 10-mile coastline has soft sandy beaches, calm waters, and a mix of ...

Women usually work on the same and especially batik tulis (tulis means to write in Indonesian ... Carry a hat, sunscreen and a scarf or sarong to beat the heat.

She noted that one of the most striking revivals is the Kebaya Kota Bharu, often paired with a pleated batik sarong, which has made a stylish return. She also observed that this year’s fabric choices ...

IT is a run like no other – participants are required to wear a sarong, while running for a worthy cause. The Plant a Tree, Plant a Hope Batik Sarong Charity Fun Run 2015 is unique in that it ...

Lesley Pullen, an independent art historian, completed her PhD in the History of Art and Archaeology at SOAS University of London in 2017 and published her monograph ‘Patterned Splendour’ in 2021.

The sense of place shines at this Balinese iteration of a Singapore classic.