From the walls of the living room, Modern Batik has reached the urban markets as supermodels all around the world sashay in sarongs or caftans made from the Java Batik technique. Unfortunately, a lot of fabrics have cropped up which only resemble Batik but are not actually made employing the java traditional techniques. Batik and Tie and Dye can also go hand in hand to create beautiful works of art
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This process has been used to create various designs and patterns on dress materials, home furnishings etc., not only in Indonesia, but all around the world. This art has thus played an important part in creating designer garments and decorative items for your homes. As a result over the years the popularity of Batik and Tie and Dye has increased.
Batik has its origins in Indonesia. This word is derived from the Javanese word "amba" (to write) and "titik"(for dot or point). This ancient art originated more precisely in the famous island of Java. The Europeans were the first and foremost to learn this art. They took it on from here and introduced it in their own countries.
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In Batik, whether you employ the old or even the new process, the end result is always an exciting moment as one can never be sure of the perfect separation of colors. The characteristic of the Batik process is the cracks in the design due to the wax. The wax being brittle, cracks and the dye penetrates the waxed area. This results in the beautiful spider web design wherever the wax has been applied.
