Difference between revisions of "Batik"
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[[File:93.1452_Tjap-print_overall.jpg|thumb|Batik sarong<br>MFA# 93.1452]] | [[File:93.1452_Tjap-print_overall.jpg|thumb|Batik sarong<br>MFA# 93.1452]] | ||
| + | [[File:MFA21543 Batik.jpg|thumb| Wax-resist batik<br>MFA# 21.543]] | ||
== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | A wax-resist-dyed textile. The batik | + | A wax-resist-dyed textile. The batik technique for dyeing textiles originated in southeast Asia. It is still commonly found in Indonesia (especially Java), Malaysia, India, Sri Lanka, and Thailand. The pattern is applied to the cloth with melted wax, the the fabric is dipped in dye. Sometimes a series of wax/dye steps are used. The wax is removed with a solvent or ironed between paper towels. |
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
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File:MFA111296 batik.jpg|Wax resist batik<br>MFA# 11.1296 | File:MFA111296 batik.jpg|Wax resist batik<br>MFA# 11.1296 | ||
File:21.538_batik_wax.resist_det.jpg|Batik | File:21.538_batik_wax.resist_det.jpg|Batik | ||
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
| − | File:Batik_App.1986_final.jpg|Closer view of above Batik | + | File:Batik_App.1986_final.jpg|Closer view of above Batik sample |
File:11.1296_vein.resist-print.jpg|Expanded view<br>MFA 11.1296 | File:11.1296_vein.resist-print.jpg|Expanded view<br>MFA 11.1296 | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
Revision as of 08:27, 23 October 2020
Description
A wax-resist-dyed textile. The batik technique for dyeing textiles originated in southeast Asia. It is still commonly found in Indonesia (especially Java), Malaysia, India, Sri Lanka, and Thailand. The pattern is applied to the cloth with melted wax, the the fabric is dipped in dye. Sometimes a series of wax/dye steps are used. The wax is removed with a solvent or ironed between paper towels.
Synonyms and Related Terms
batique; resist-dyed textile; Batik (Deut., Fr., Port., Sven.); batikken (Ned.);
Additional Images
Demonstration of Batik technique
Wax resist batik
MFA# 11.1296
Batik
Closer view of above Batik sample
Expanded view
MFA 11.1296
