The work was produced in 1955, the same year the Egyptian artist moved to India on an art scholarship. The painting features a woman in a vibrant sari and floral hairband, the stem of a lotus flower ...

Explore how batik, as a common language, plays a significant role in Singapore's diplomacy and strengthens cultural connections with its neighbours. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at ...

IPOH: An airline's launch of direct flights here from Singapore is a significant step towards establishing the city as a hub for short-haul international travel, says a Perak state exco member.

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A graduate in German, Jake has a passion for history and regional aviation, and enjoys sampling new carriers and aircraft. He has visited OEM facilities as far and wide as Bristol, Toulouse, and ...

While Kutch is most known for its expansive salt marshes and secluded villages, this region is also home to some of the country’s most enduring craft traditions like ajrakh printing, bandhini tie-dye, ...

Eric Suriyasena has spent decades transforming a centuries old craft into a contemporary art form. His creations, where intricate patterns meet modern silhouettes, reflect a deep respect for tradition ...

As a child, Fathiah A’bdussamad learnt how to care for the many pieces of batik her mother and paternal grandmother received from friends and relatives. Originating from Indonesia, batik is an art ...

Although I grew up with an awareness that my family was Peranakan, I never really understood what that meant. Sure, the food we ate at home was different, and my dad and his parents spoke English and ...

SINGAPORE – The Peranakan Museum’s latest exhibition, which presents about 200 heirloom batik textiles and accompanying objects such as accessories, zooms in on three Chinese Peranakan women from the ...

Daniel comes to Simple Flying with a business focused approach to the aviation world. Daniel enjoys analyzing strategy and how companies move against each other to gain a step ahead in the skies.

Passengers won’t be allowed to charge personal devices using power banks anymore Power banks were suspected of leading to fires or smoke in planes. Agency Singapore’s flag carrier will ban portable ...