Description
Batik is a “resist” process for making designs on fabric. The artist uses wax to prevent dye from penetrating the cloth, leaving “blank” areas in the dyed fabric. The process, wax resist then dye, can be repeated over and over to create complex multicolored designs.
Batik is especially unique due to the way certain wax blends will “crackle” during handling, allowing lines of color to come through on resisted areas.
Batik can be done with many types of dye & wax on cotton, silk and other natural fabrics. Most weights will work, provided the wax penetrates all the way through the fabric, but the finer weaves work best for detail work. We used cotton, but feel free to use what you want. Silk is a little more challenging to work with because of its unique wicking properties.
Batik masters employ a process of repeated waxing and tub dyeing to achieve their final result. This method requires mastery of color mixing and over dyeing; as each layer of dye is applied over the last a new color is produced. You don’t have to be a batik master, however, to get some great fun results.
Weave Type:: We have chossen a hand made cotton saree which was initially full white for the batik work
Work:: Handpainted Batik ( Handcrafted Saree )
Pattern:: Contemporary
Colour:: Red
Length:: 6.4 mtr including blouse
Width :: 48 inches
Material:: Pure Cotton
Weigh:: 650 gm approx
Wash :: Dry( Avoid Heavy Sunlight )
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