Batik
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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
Wax resist batik
MFA# 21.538
Batik sarong
MFA# 93.1452
Closer view of above Batik sample
Expanded view
MFA 11.1296
Expanded view
MFA# 21.538
Black and white pattern
MFA# 93.1452
