Culture
Batik Must Be Preserved Through Innovation and Transformative Steps
The Jogja International Batik Biennale (JIBB) 2025 emphasizes preserving batik through innovation and collaboration. Sri Sultan Hamengku Buwono X calls for transformative steps in production, marketing, and support systems to keep batik relevant globally. The event celebrates Yogyakarta’s legacy as the World Batik City and promotes batik as a living heritage uniting tradition and modernity.
