Private Batik Workshop with a Local Artisan

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Duration: 3h
Location: Yogyakarta, Indonesia | Yogyakarta, Indonesia


Category: Attractions

Highlights:
Entertaining & engaging lesson by an experienced artisan
Secrets & stories from centuries of batik production
Hands-on, tailored experience with a small group of 6
Great introduction to Javanese living traditions
Exclusive service of a attentive & knowledgeable guide

Inclusions:
Private batik lesson
Utensils and equipment
Roundtrip transportation to and from your Yogyakarta hotel
Live commentary provided in English

Description:

Discover the traditional techniques that go into creating unique Indonesian batik art with this special private workshop. Learn from an experienced local artisan, practice waxing, dyeing, and designing vibrant colors into cloth, and become a part of this ancient living tradition.

A hotel pickup and comfortable ride brings you to the traditional batik factory where you meet your instructor for the day, an expert artisan with a wealth of knowledge to share. Observe the intricate techniques and get familiar with the materials and utensils used in the process, and then get hands-on and start creating your own batik from start to finish.

Under the master artisan's instruction, learn to create your own design, apply the wax, and mix your own dye. Discover why batik is recognized as a UNESCO Masterpiece of Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity as your own personal creation takes shape before you, creating an unforgettable experience.