Batik Riana Kesuma

founded in 1995, batik riana kesuma is a reflection of riana’s dedication in preserving the art of batik. her commitment in delivering high quality batik pieces sees her travelling to various parts of indonesia to research on the crafts of batik-making, as well as meeting countless inspiring batik artisans. the appeal of batik riana kesuma reaches out to individuals from various walks of life. the label’s high quality batik in affordable prices has been regularly worn by white-collar workers, housewives and customised uniforms for organisations or schools to high-ranking officials like president joko widodo. more than just a fabric or a garment to be worn, through batik riana kesuma, riana aspires to preserve batik as an invaluable legacy from indonesia. on top of it all, for her, batik is also a means to improve people’s livelihood. as the industry strives and matures, she can hire and empower even more craftsmen; and not only help them make a living, but also a life.