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Java and Bali · Textile & Weaving Traditions

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Java and Bali · Textile & Weaving Traditions

**Unique Factor:** UNESCO batik heritage, court traditions, wax-resist mastery **Key Cities:** Yogyakarta (classical), Solo (court batik), Pekalongan (coastal), Cirebon (unique) **Techniques:** Hand-drawn batik, cap (stamp) batik, natural dyes, traditional patterns **Experiences:** Palace workshops, batik classes, museum collections, artist studios **Best Season:** May-September (dry season) **Additional Info:** Tourist-friendly infrastructure, daily costs $40-200, workshops $20-80, batik prices $20-2,000, quality markers include hand-drawn vs stamped.

Destination Overview

**Unique Factor:** UNESCO batik heritage, court traditions, wax-resist mastery **Key Cities:** Yogyakarta (classical), Solo (court batik), Pekalongan (coastal), Cirebon (unique) **Techniques:** Hand-drawn batik, cap (stamp) batik, natural dyes, traditional patterns **Experiences:** Palace workshops, batik classes, museum collections, artist studios **Best Season:** May-September (dry season) **Additional Info:** Tourist-friendly infrastructure, daily costs $40-200, workshops $20-80, batik prices $20-2,000, quality markers include hand-drawn vs stamped.

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Best season
Summer
Difficulty
8
Region
Indonesia, Java and Bali Islands

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