Handmade batik is only made by the older generation. Often the art dies out from mother to daughter, because the daughter chooses a job in the city or is too busy with her children. Only at a later age when she has time to spare and is looking for a suitable additional income, this skill comes back in demand. Therefore you will not see many younger girls batik, but mostly older women, even elderly.
A dutch photographer living in Jakarta, Indonesia since 1995. Specialized in landscapes and culture, mainly of Indonesia but also from other countries in Asia and elsewhere.
For examples you can have a look at my Instagram accounts: @angesvdl and @angesvdl.world..
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