Writer: Rushyan Yen Apart from her classically featured face, what strikes one about Sharifah Barakbah is her fresh and rosy complexion, and her clear eyes, extremely alert and lively. One gets the impression that she’s quiet and serene. Her manner is courteous, she is obliging, and she is rather smiling and friendly. Born on […]
Category: Batik Artist
Editorial note by Jonathan S.Evans
BATIK IS A **** LETTER WORD I’ve been baffled for years about Batik’s bad profile in the West. In Asia, Batik is a well-known and much respected ancient art form, albeit mainly decorative, but nevertheless an integral part of the structure of the artistic community. Ancient and modern batiks are sought after and collected avidly […]
