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Whether hand-drawn, stamped or digitally printed, the many patterns of batik have inevitably woven their way into our wardrobes—a testament to the strength of Indonesia’s intangible cultural heritage.
If hopping on a train to Solo, strolling down Malioboro in Yogyakarta or driving to Rembang is too time-consuming to fit into your busy schedule, here are some local store recommendations for you to visit in Jakarta or explore online with just a few clicks:
1. Telusur Kultur
A collaborative project between entrepreneur Renaldi Perdana Kesuma and illustrator Hari Prast, Telusur Kultur aims to reacquaint Indonesians with the archipelago’s intangible cultural heritage through bold, expressive prints.
More than a piece of clothing, each item brings the distinctive nuances of the archipelago into a new form. The Kisah Indonesia collection focuses on themes inspired by Javanese folklore and mythology, such as Timun Mas, Srikandi and Gatot Kaca, while iconic dishes like rendang (beef simmered in coconut milk and spices) and nasi goreng kambing (goat fried rice) are transformed into playful designs in the Aneka Rasa collection. They also feature traditional batik-style patterns in their Corak Nusantara series.
“If people don't know the history of their own nation, their own homeland, it's easy to become a foreigner among their own people," reads a quote by Pramoedya Ananta Toer on the brand’s website.
We’re inclined to agree.
T-shirts start from Rp 249,000 (US$15.37), shirts from Rp 499,000.
2. Bateeq
Bateeq’s tagline, “reimagining batik for the modern generation” translates to contemporary styles grounded in tradition.
The brand’s signature prints, unique to each collection, are inspired by a wide range of batik motifs, including the Merak Ngibing (The Dancing Peacock), Parang (classic pattern featuring diagonal, knife-like shapes) and Gringsing (intricate pattern from Bali).
As a sustainability-minded brand, Bateeq uses cotton waste from its sister company, textile and garment manufacturer PT Dan Liris. These materials are woven by traditional artisans into the brand’s lurik fabric (traditional Javanese woven fabric with simple striped patterns).
The brand also offers home decor products upcycled from production waste.
Tops start from Rp 449,000, men’s shirts from Rp 699,000, trousers from Rp 749,000 and outerwear from Rp 749,000.
3. Kana Goods
Based in South Tangerang, Kana Goods brings a fresh, urban take on batik that’s sure to resonate with city-dwellers, especially if they love the color blue.
Known for its use of indigo dye derived from the indigofera tinctoria plant, Kana Goods’ clothing and accessories are cut from natural fibers, including cotton, canvas and linen. Batik pieces are crafted with the tulis (hand-drawn) method for that personal touch, while other methods such as dip-dye, shibori tie-dye and patchwork provide variety.
Kana Goods also involves its local community, engaging them in every step of the production process, from designing to dyeing.
Indigo-dyed batik clothing starts at Rp 775,000.
4. Sejauh Mata Memandang
With an ethos grounded in sustainability, Sejauh Mata Memandang prioritizes circularity by designing products to be reusable, repairable, biodegradable and recyclable.
The brand’s screen-printed rooster scarves and shawls are a perennial best-seller, but its offerings extend to intricate stamped and hand-drawn batik pieces. Expect breezy silhouettes, natural dyes and patchwork melanges of offcuts that help reduce textile waste.
Its latest collection pairs the classic rooster mascot with Yogyakarta-based artist Eko Nugroho’s signature human eye motif in the day-to-night Batik Pagi-Sore style.
Fresh off the Jakarta Fashion Week runway, collectors will be sure to appreciate an individually numbered line of hand-dyed and hand-drawn scarves, shawls and kain (fabric).
Tops start from Rp 750,000, men’s shirts from Rp 1.3 million, bottoms from Rp 500,000 and outerwear from Rp 570,000.
5. SukkhaCitta
An antithesis to microtrends and fast fashion, SukkhaCitta is all about handcrafted essentials and statement pieces, all cut from organic materials dyed in 100 percent plant-based dyes.
The “farm-to-closet” brand’s batik pieces are intricately hand-drawn, taking artisans up to a month to craft each individual item. Since no two shirts or kain will ever be the same, each piece serves as a reminder that you are wearing a genuine work of art.
For further personalization, SukkhaCitta offers monograms and a made-to-measure service to ensure the best fit. Or you can simply have an entirely bespoke item crafted according to your wants and needs.
Seems as luxurious as can be, no?
Batik tops start from Rp 2.6 million, dresses from Rp 5.7 million and kain from Rp 8.4 million.
