Bali
Indonesia — Lesser Sunda Islands
The dialogue between batik, ritual textiles, and contemporary craft. A founding case study at the heart of FANSTY WORLD.
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The dialogue between batik, ritual textiles, and contemporary craft. A founding case study at the heart of FANSTY WORLD.
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