A Glimpse of Batik
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This document provides an overview of the batik technique, including that it involves applying wax in a pattern on fabric before dyeing, which resists the dye and allows different colors to show through in the pattern. It explains that batik originated in Java and involves multiple steps of waxing, dyeing, and removing wax to create complex patterns using several colors. It notes that batik is recognized as an important cultural heritage by the UNESCO, with October 2nd designated as Batik's Day.
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A Glimpse of Batik
- 1. A Glimpse of BATIK Outline: What is it? Who wear it? Where is it found? How to make Batik?
- 2. What is it? • a technique of wax-resist dyeing applied to whole cloth • fabric made using this technique
- 4. Where is it found?
- 6. How to make Batik? Apply wax in the fabric then bath in the dye Wax will protect the fabric from coloring by dye Remove wax by heat (boiling) Wax CANTING
- 7. Diagram of making Batik 1st Wax (Brown) Protect Original Fabric 1st Color:White Dye Bathing 2nd Color: Indigo 2nd Wax (Black) Protect 1st and 2nd Color Dye Bathing 3rd Color: Dark Blue Remove All Wax Final Pattern with 3 Color: White, Indigo, Dark Blue
- 8. Batik’s Day • Batik has been designated by UNESCO as Cultural Heritage of Humanity’s Oral and Non-Materials since October 2, 2009 2 October as Batik’s Day
Editor's Notes
- One of the Indonesia's most highly developed art forms, batik Many colors, patterns and the actual smell of batik
- Batik or fabrics with the traditional batik patterns are found in: Indonesia, Malaysia, Japan, China India, Sri Lanka, Egypt, Nigeria, and Singapore The word batik originates from the Javanese tik and means to dot.
- Batik or fabrics with the traditional batik patterns are found in: Indonesia, Malaysia, Japan, China India, Sri Lanka, Egypt, Nigeria, and Singapore Different regions of Indonesia have unique or original patterns that usually focus on themes from everyday lives. They tie in patterns such as nature, flowers, animals and people.
- To make a batik, selected areas of the cloth are blocked out by brushing or drawing hot wax over them, and the cloth is then dyed. The parts covered in wax resist the dye and remain the original colour. This process of waxing and dyeing can be repeated to create more elaborate and colourful designs. After the final dyeing the wax is removed and the cloth is ready for wearing or showing.
- type of dyeing which is used in Batik is called a wax resist. This technique in fabric is an ancient art form. This type of art has been discovered to trace all the way back to Egypt in the 4th century BC. Then is was used to wrap mummies, linen was soaked in wax, and scratched using a sharp tool. The technique was also practiced in various other parts of the world as well.