Absari Hanifah holds a master’s degree in biology from Universitas Indonesia, where her thesis research focused on the use of natural materials for preservation and conservation applications, particularly in textiles and insect repellents. Her professional background includes roles at the Borobudur Conservation Center (BKB), the DKI Jakarta Cultural Heritage Conservation Center (PKCB), and the Museum Batik Indonesia (MBI).

Her interest in textile conservation was cultivated through her involvement with the Jakarta Textile Museum, which established her focus on the preservation and conservation of weaving, songket, batik, and other indigenous Indonesian textiles. This expertise has led to appointments at a number of prominent institutions, including the Jakarta Textile Museum, the Badaruddin II Museum in Palembang, the Imam Bonjol Museum in West Sumatra, and the Indonesian Museum, among others.