Indonesian Batik, Preserving a Millennia-Old Textile Art with Modern Meaning
Indonesian batik is a wax-resist dyeing art form that goes back centuries, most strongly rooted in the island of Java. Using methods such as batik tulis (hand-drawn) and batik cap (stamped), artisans apply hot wax to fabric to resist specific dye baths, repeating the process if multiple colours are desired. The motifs range from geometric…