About the Journal

Runtas: Jurnal Fesyen dan Wastra Nusantara is a scholarly journal focusing on multidisciplinary studies related to fashion, textiles, and wastra (traditional cloth) in Indonesia and the broader Nusantara region. The journal aims to serve as an academic platform for researchers, practitioners, designers, and cultural actors to develop knowledge and discourse on textile heritage as well as the dynamics of both local and global fashion industries.

Scope of the Journal Includes Cultural, historical, and anthropological studies of Nusantara textiles (wastra), Contemporary fashion design inspired by traditional textiles, Techniques, innovations, and technologies in textile and fashion production, Creative economy, entrepreneurship, and locally-based fashion industries,  Analysis of local and global fashion trends related to Nusantara culture, Preservation, revitalization, and documentation of traditional fabrics, Sustainable fashion and ethical practices in the textile industry, Identity, gender, and representation in fashion and traditional textile, Interdisciplinary collaborations in the development of Nusantara fashion and textiles

Runtas welcomes research articles, creative project studies, and conceptual papers relevant to the overarching theme of fashion and wastra in the Nusantara region. The journal is published biannually in June and December and prioritizes originality, scientific quality, and contributions to the advancement of fashion knowledge and practice in Indonesia.

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Current Issue

Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026): Cultural Heritage in Fashion and Batik
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Culture and Tradition in Fashion and Batik focuses on the exploration of cultural heritage and traditional values as sources of inspiration for fashion and batik innovation. The theme covers studies on textile arts, traditional clothing, batik design, craftsmanship, aesthetics, sustainability, and creative practices that preserve and reinterpret cultural identity in contemporary contexts. It welcomes interdisciplinary research that bridges tradition with innovation in fashion and textile design.

Published: 2026-09-16
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Journal title Runtas: Jurnal Fesyen dan Wastra Nusantara
Initials Runtas
Abbreviation RUNTAS
Frequency 2 issues per year (June and December)
DOI Prefix 10.33153 by Crossref
ISSN 2774-2806 (print) | 2774-2792 (online)
Editor-in-chief Danissa Dyah Oktaviani, S.Sn., M.Sn
Publisher Institut Seni Indonesia Surakarta
Citation Analysis Google Scholar, Garuda, Crossreff

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