Batikkende vrouwen op een erf 1912

This photograph, "Batikkende vrouwen op een erf" (Women Batiking in a Courtyard), was taken in 1912 by the Dutch photographer Onnes Kurkdjian. The image depicts a group of women in a traditional Indonesian village, engaged in the meticulous process of batik. The photograph showcases the traditional craft of batik, a wax-resist dyeing technique that has been practiced in Indonesia for centuries. The photograph offers a glimpse into the daily lives of Indonesian women and the importance of traditional crafts in their culture.