Obviously the most interesting attraction from this museum is that you can make your own batik. Don't expect that you'd be given a thorough explanation on the process or the history behind the making of batiks, as the people tending to the place do not seem to care too much. But it is quite an experience to just be able... More

I like the atmosphere once I got inside the compound of the museum. However the outside surrounding was distracting...those street vendors 'almost' hid this gems.

This museum is steadily improving from visits in the past. They have very well curated exhibitions on Indonesian textiles. There is also in an adjacent building exhibitions of superb batik on loan from the Batik Foundation. In another building is room filled with a myriad of loom types and textile related equipment. In another building, there are batik demonstrations and... More

learning how to make my first batik there, very interesting. old batik collection and also for ikat.

An interesting visit to the Textile Museum.. Situated near Tanah Abang Market, it might be a bit difficult to find the place at first..but the building itself is very historical.. Many rare batiks are displayed and several traditional fabrics can be seen as well..some patterns are very fascinating, at least for me! Some of them might not be available anymore,... More

Learning to do batik in small piece of cloth. What an experience!Glad to bring home the masterpiece :). Lesson is good. Place is warm cause need room temperature so that the wax keep fluid.

No comparison with the collection in Singapore museum. The collection is poor, with very scarce information and explanations, light insufficient.

I went there a Wednesday and in terms of volume, I was the only one in it! The fabrics were quite unique, I think some prints are either expensive to buy as replica outside or not available for purchase at all. The collection is also not that many. Again,DON'T EXPECT TOO MUCH. There is a small store to the right... More

My first intention was to try the "batik" process. After all the hassle of getting there (traffic etc), I was amazed by the museum complex, which is nothing compared to what I expect. the surrounding was very nice and calm, with big shady tree. After only paying 2000IDR (US$ 0.20), we get to check out all different kind of textile... More