Batik is an ancient technique used in Asia to create designs on fabric by applying melted wax with a brush or tool. The wax prevents dye from contacting the fabric, leaving dyed areas in the pattern's negative space. To reveal the pattern, the wax is removed by ironing newspaper over the fabric multiple times. The document then provides step-by-step instructions for creating a batik design using wax, dyes, and an embroidery hoop to hold the fabric. Additional techniques like machine stitching are suggested to further decorate the batik fabrics.