Jakarta: 'Sense of Silence' batik exhibition showcases Deaf batik artisans as Akademi Batik Tuli's graduates receive national certificates
The Sense of Silence art exhibition at Rumah Wijaya in Melawai, South Jakarta, marked the close of National Batik Day celebrations on Nov. 1 with a gallery of hand-drawn batik by Deaf artists, a batik workshop with Deaf and hearing artisans, an inclusive fashion parade with Deaf models and sign language interpreters throughout. It also closed the 2026 Akademi Batik Tuli's program, a free training scheme for Deaf batik makers backed by PLN UID Jakarta Raya, whose graduates received BNSP competency certificates; the program continues next year.
