Those with a passion for rare batik have until April 30 next year to witness the beauty of the intricate patterns being displayed during "A Royal Treasure: The Javanese Batik Collection Of King Chulalongkorn Of Siam" at the Queen Sirikit Museum of Textiles in the Grand Palace.
Originating in Indonesia, batik is made by skilled craftsmen to convey techniques in creating various colours and motifs that are unique from generation to generation. Each design is also influenced by other cultures, such as Persian, Indian, Chinese and Japanese.
