LOOK: Catriona Gray wears batik, explores Indonesia

MANILA, Philippines — Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray proudly wore a Batik scarf as she flew to Indonesia for the first time.

The 25-year-old beauty queen posted a photo of herself donning a Batik, the traditional fabric of Indonesia via Instagram on Friday.

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“My first time to wear and own a hand-painted Batik scarf. I love learning about another country’s textiles just as much as I love sharing my own,” she wrote in the caption.

Gray also shared snapshots of herself wandering the markets of Indonesia in a separate Instagram post.

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She wrote: “Exploring the markets near the set! Next up…time to try Indonesian food!”

Gray recently flew to Indonesia to shoot a commercial for one of Miss Universe’s official sponsor.

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This was after she made her media rounds in New York City where she will be staying during her reign as Miss Universe 2018.  /muf

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