A highlight of the exhibition, this handmade textile was acquired at the workshop of iconic batik manufacturer KRT Hardjonagoro, in Solo, Java. Image credit: Asian Civilisations Museum
Batik shirts make a frequent appearance at regional summits in Southeast Asia, where they signal a shared identity and smooth over differences. Image credit: Asian Civilisations Museum
Batik has been modernised in Singapore by homegrown designers such as Tong Tong Friendship Store (second from left) and Baju by Oniatta (third from left). Image credit: Asian Civilisations Museum
Visitors can try a hands-on batik workshop and learn to handle the tools and materials involved in making batik. Image credit: Asian Civilisations Museum