JOURNAL

Kedungwuni 104/208: Four Artists Answer a Century-Old Line

Over a hundred years since Oey Soe Tjoen first set wax to cloth in Kedungwuni, Pekalongan, and the house's batik tulis is still being read, argued ...

Love Letter: Our Interpretation of Meaning and Motif-Making

Our rediscovery of batik did not begin with motifs, but with people. Years spent moving between batik houses and our in-house artisans has slowly s...

Pithe Meets: Imam Sucahyo

In a city where daily rhythms shape the stories people carry, meeting Imam Sucahyo feels like stepping into a life stitched together by curiosity, ...

A Masterpiece from Oey Soe Tjoen: Colors and Lines of Batik Hokokai

Among the many exquisite variations of Indonesian batik, Batik Hokokai stands out not only for its intricate beauty but also for its historical roo...

How to take care your Antique Homeware - Pithe Ceramic Collection

Owning and caring for antique ceramics is more than just a decorative choice; it’s a connection to history and craftsmanship. That’s why we’ve put ...

A Shared Heritage between Jambi and Bengkulu

Bengkulu and Jambi are closely related, especially in terms of trade and culture. Bengkulu, with its vast hinterland, produces sago, betel nut, and...

Pithe Meets: Putu Juli Sastrawan

In an island where changes happen every so often in touristy spots, the act of remembering is essential. We decided to meet Juli Sastrawan, a write...

Truntum, A Love Story Written by A Woman, for Women

The story of Batik Truntum can be read as an allegory for what Javanese women face within patriarchal structures—whether in royal courts or ordinar...

The Quaint Downtown Of Semarapura

Paintings, traditional ikat, museums, and beautiful pasar makes Klungkung a quainty old town. Located between Gianyar and Karangasem, Klungkung con...

Pithe Meets: Aloysia Neneng

With her perseverance, Neneng established Abyakta Budaya not only to teach traditional dance but also instill the values and ethics embedded in Jav...

OF BIRDS AND BEASTS

The migration of symbolism from Chinese culture to the coastal batik of Pesisir Indonesia reflects a fascinating interplay of tradition and artistry.

Pithe Meets: Putu Arista Dewi

Each of us has their own journey to find the core of themselves. For Arista, she’s finding herself through dance. Arista dances to find what does i...