The Rise of Dutch Entrepreneurs in Java’s Batik Industry during the 19th Century
javaprivatetour.com – Picture this: You’re walking through the lively streets of coastal Java in the 19th century. The sound of traders and the scent of spices fill the air, but what catches your eye are the vibrant fabrics fluttering in the breeze—batik, Java’s most famous textile. At first, batik was purely a local craft, deeply […]