Ibu Juriyah

Born Batang, Indonesia

Growing up in Batang, Ibu Juriyah has practiced batik since she was a young girl, when she learned the traditional techniques from her mother and older sisters. Today Lek Juriyah is an accomplished batik producer, proud mother of twelve and grandmother of many. She has passed on her batik skills to her children, including the celebrated Rifa’iyah producer, Ibu Maisaroh, also featured in this collection.