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    Batik is an ancient art form that uses wax and dyes to create patterns on fabric. Wax is applied to areas that should resist dye, then the fabric is dyed, allowing vibrant colors and elaborate designs to emerge. While its origins are debated, batik has existed for over 2500 years in places like Egypt, China, India, Indonesia and others. Today, Indonesian batik is most famous for its sophisticated patterns, techniques, and craftsmanship. The batik process involves drawing patterns with wax on fabric, dyeing it, then removing the wax to reveal the design. Multiple dyeings produce complex, multi-colored patterns.

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    Batik is an ancient art form that uses wax and dyes to create patterns on fabric. Wax is applied to areas that should resist dye, then the fabric is dyed, allowing vibrant colors and elaborate designs to emerge. While its origins are debated, batik has existed for over 2500 years in places like Egypt, China, India, Indonesia and others. Today, Indonesian batik is most famous for its sophisticated patterns, techniques, and craftsmanship. The batik process involves drawing patterns with wax on fabric, dyeing it, then removing the wax to reveal the design. Multiple dyeings produce complex, multi-colored patterns.

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    Leather Batik

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    Priyanka
    Batik is an ancient art form that uses wax and dyes to create patterns on fabric. Wax is applied to areas that should resist dye, then the fabric is dyed, allowing vibrant colors and elaborate designs to emerge. While its origins are debated, batik has existed for over 2500 years in places like Egypt, China, India, Indonesia and others. Today, Indonesian batik is most famous for its sophisticated patterns, techniques, and craftsmanship. The batik process involves drawing patterns with wax on fabric, dyeing it, then removing the wax to reveal the design. Multiple dyeings produce complex, multi-colored patterns.

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    INTRODUCTION

    WHAT IS BATIK?
    Batik is an ancient form of art that
    involves creating fascinating patterns on
    fabric by the alternating use of gum and
    colour dyes. The wax or gum is used to
    block out selected areas of the leather.
    When the leather is dyed, the portions
    covered in wax resist the dye and retain
    their original colour. This process of
    waxing followed by dyeing can be
    repeated on the same piece of leather
    with different colours to create elaborate
    and vibrant designs.
    A BRIEF HISTORY ON BATIK
    The term batik is said to be derived from the Indonesian words ‘amba’ (to
    write) and ‘titik’ (dots). This refers to the dots that were used to etch the
    patterns on the fabric with molten wax, before it was dyed. While the place
    of origin of batik is still under debate, some form of wax resist dyeing of
    fabric is known to have existed in Egypt, China, India, Japan and Indonesia at
    various times over the last 2500 years. Today, the Indonesian variety of batik
    painting is the most famous, and is considered to be the most developed in
    terms of pattern, technique and quality of workmanship. In India, batik art is
    produced in various centres in Gujarat (Mundra and Mandvi), West Bengal
    (Shantiniketan), Tamil Nadu (Injambakkam) and Madhya Pradesh (Indore),
    among others.
    TOOLS USED

    • Bowl
    • Brush
    • Scale
    • Cotton fabric or sponge
    • Cutter
    • Edge beveler
    PROCESS
    • The process of batik art consists of 3 steps : applying the gum,
    dyeing and removing the gum.
    • Patterns are drawn in the fabric with the pen.
    • Arabic gum is soluble in water. 100g of gum and 400ml of water
    are mixed and kept aside for 12 to 15hrs to make it as a paste.
    • Few drops of glycerin is added to the gum paste to avoid cracks on
    the leather.
    • A size 2 brush is used to apply the first coating of the gum on the
    leather.
    • The gum will take around 30mins to dry.
    • Spirit dye is made by mixing the spirit and dye powder.
    • The colour is tested separately before applying on the leather.
    • Dye is applied to the leather as quick as possible with a sponge or
    a cloth. This process can be repeated as many times as needed for
    further colouring.
    • The gum takes 3 to 4 hours to dry completely and after it gets
    dried , the gum is washed off in running water.
    • Glazing process is done by applying a lot of pressure on the
    leather.

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