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At the museum no photos are allowed which is really unfortunate as it was well worth the visit and the guided tour is definitely not to be missed. In the museum there are even Batik made from the Dutch era which depicts stories like Little Red Riding Hood and Snow White!

I enjoyed the tour v much and at the end of the tour we were brought to this room where the artisan were working on hand drawn batik.

Below is an excerpt from Wikipedia for anyone interested in learning more about the process of batik making.

Firstly, a cloth is washed, soaked and beaten with a large mallet. Patterns are drawn with pencil and later redrawn using hot wax, usually made from a mixture of paraffin or bees wax, sometimes mixed with plant resins, which functions as a dye-resist. The wax can be applied with a variety of tools. A pen-like instrument called a canting (IPA: [tʃantiŋ], sometimes spelled with old Dutch orthography tjanting) is the most common. A canting is made from a small copper reservoir with a spout on a wooden handle. The reservoir holds the resist which flows through the spout, creating dots and lines as it moves. For larger patterns, a stiff brush may be used. Alternatively, a copper block stamp called a cap (IPA: [tʃap]; old spelling tjap) is used to cover large areas more efficiently.

After the cloth is dry, the resist is removed by scraping or boiling the cloth. The areas treated with resist keep their original color; when the resist is removed the contrast between the dyed and undyed areas forms the pattern. This process is repeated as many times as the number of colors desired.

The most traditional type of batik, called batik tulis (written batik), is drawn using only the canting. The cloth need to be drawn on both sides and dipped in a dye bath three to four times. The whole process may take up to a year; it yields considerably finer patterns than stamped batik.

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Stylish building with a curved facade and geometric design.

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Relax in our welcoming lobby, featuring a reception desk, comfortable seating, and large windows.

"Little outdated but good enough for one night. The hallway was without AC so it was hot. Good breakfast 🙂"

Experience the grandeur of our hotel lobby, featuring a high ceiling, patterned carpet, and stunning city views.

"The property is a bit old, however there are benefits with older ones. Room was larger than newer hotels, but most importantly it was clean, staff were very polite and friendly, and the location is best. The lobby was also spacious and very welcoming. "

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Relax by the serene pool surrounded by lush greenery and tranquil ambiance.

"Hotel is good but in the hall in front of the rooms Doors to noisy when people coming walking/talking etc…"

"I would not stay in this hotel again. The room was not in good condition. The 1st room I was given to, the bed sheets and bed cover have stains on them. There was sticky liquid on one of the tools on the table. The tea kettle was old and ran down. The table was not cleaned throughly. The AC was not working well. When my mom asked to change to another room because of these reason, she was told that they couldn't do it because they were full. I had to go down to the lobby to complain at the front...

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