Batik is an art technique used to create various handicraft products. This art technique was found in Far East, Middle East, Central Asia and India from over 2,000 years ago. The history of batik in Indonesia is related to the development of the Majapahit kingdom and the spread of Islamic teachings in Java. Batik began to be developed during the Mataram kingdom, then continued during the Solo and Yogyakarta kingdoms. Batik was initially used in the Courts as the attires for the Kings and Queens but eventually Batik evolved to be produced by the general public and became popular as clothing. The art of batik has been developed to a higher standard on the island of Java in Indonesia.