 A tradition of making batik is found in various countries , including Indonesia , Malaysia , Singapore , India , Bangladesh , Sri Lanka , Philippines and Nigeria ; the batik of Indonesia , however , is the best @-@ known . Indonesian batik made in the island of Java has a long history of acculturation , with diverse patterns influenced by a variety of cultures , and is the most developed in terms of pattern , technique , and the quality of workmanship . On October 2009 , UNESCO designated Indonesian batik as a Masterpiece of Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity . 
