Community Spotlight: How Batik Entrepreneur Went Global

When Nurul Hidayah first walked into an RKP workshop three years ago, she had a dream and a small batik workshop in Solo. Today, she ships her handcrafted pieces to customers in 15 countries and employs 12 women from her neighborhood.

Her story is one of our favorites to tell — not because it's extraordinary, but because it shows what becomes possible when women support each other.

The Beginning

Nurul had been making batik since she was a teenager, learning the craft from her grandmother. But turning that passion into a sustainable business felt impossible. "I didn't know how to price my work, how to reach customers, or how to manage money," she recalls.

Finding Her Community

She joined RKP's Women Entrepreneur Hub in 2023, where she connected with mentors and fellow entrepreneurs who had faced similar challenges. "The community changed everything. I realized I wasn't alone."

Through the program, she learned e-commerce fundamentals, brand storytelling, and export logistics. She also found her first international customer through a connection made at an RKP networking event.

Paying It Forward

Today, Nurul mentors three other women in our program. "Everything I learned, I want to share. That's what community means."

Her workshop now serves as a training ground for women in her neighborhood, many of whom had never had formal employment before.

The Bigger Picture

Nurul's story is a reminder that economic empowerment isn't just about individual success — it ripples outward, lifting families and communities along the way.