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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Vol. 3 No. 2 (2025): Exploration of Batik Motifs and Technique
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Batik represents one of the most important traditional garments of the Indonesian archipelago, embodying cultural values, local wisdom, and historical continuity across regions. As a textile tradition, batik is produced through wax-resist techniques that preserve distinctive motifs symbolizing philosophy, social structure, nature, and identity of Nusantara communities. Batik functions not only as clothing but also as a cultural artifact used in rituals, ceremonies, and everyday life. Its continued use in traditional attire demonstrates how batik sustains cultural heritage while adapting to social change, positioning it as a living tradition that connects past, present, and future within Indonesian fashion culture.

Published: 2026-01-26

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