Iwan Tirta

Iwan Tirta was a renowned Indonesian fashion designer and cultural icon known for revitalizing and preserving traditional Indonesian textiles, especially batik. He combined traditional craftsmanship with modern design, elevating batik to international fashion status. Tirta was also a scholar and collector of Indonesian cultural artefacts, promoting national pride through his work. His innovative approaches helped position Indonesia’s rich textile heritage as a valuable art form and fashion statement, making him a key figure in defining Indonesia’s contemporary cultural identity.