Traditional fabric dyeing techniques have been passed down through generations, each method holding its own unique beauty and cultural significance. One such technique that has stood the test of time is wax resist dyeing, commonly known as batik. Let's delve into the intricate world of batik and explore how this ancient art form continues to captivate artists and enthusiasts alike.
This wax resistant dying, was originally crated in Indonesia. Batik was later adopted to India, and re-invented in Africa to better suit cultures and land harvests.
There are many different way to approach the batik printing technique:
this list features Batik Lukis, Tie Dye Batik, Batik Blok, and Tulis.
Batik Lukis - Pained batik , Indonesia :
is a technique of making batik by painting on a white cloth using a medium or a combined medium like canting, brush.
Tie Dye Batik, Egypt and India : consists in covering parts of the fabric in wax and later folding , scrunching , and tying the fabric before dyeing it.
Batik Block printing, India - Indonesia : The printing table setup is unique to Batik Printing, a stove keeps the wax molten, the table is covered with sand or salt so that wax permeates the fabric entirely and carved wood blocks are used to print the desired patterns.
Tulis Batik, Indonesia : Artists use a tool called a "tjanting" to carefully apply hot wax to the fabric, outlining the desired design. Once the wax has dried, the fabric is submerged in dye, with the waxed areas resisting the color. This process can be repeated multiple times to achieve complex, coloured designs.
Anyhow the process of creating batik involves several steps, from preparing the fabric to applying wax and dye.
Collection 2024 was developed in India and combined with natural dyes because of the availability in the region.
Have a look at our shop to see the collection developed in mulberry soft silk :