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BATIK IN INDIA
Batik method of decorating fabrics practiced for centuries by the
natives of Indonesia. It consists of applying a design to the surface
of the cloth by using melted wax. The material is then dipped in
cool vegetable dye; the portions protected by the wax do notreceive the dye, and when the wax is removed in hot water the
previously covered areas display a light pattern on the colored
ground. Remains of clothing found in ava indicate that the same
or similar patterns have been in use for about !,""" years and are
handed down in families. #ertain designs were traditionally
reserved for royalty and high officials. $otifs are geometric or are
based on conventionali%ed natural ob&ects. #otton cloth is
generally used, and some silk. Batik was first brought into 'urope
by (utch traders. In the !)th cent., *estern artisans adopted the
art.
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BATIK IN THAILAND
The word batik con&ures thoughts of exotic, +riental textiles, rich in
colour and design. Bright batik cloth can be seen on almost any beach in
the form of sarongs and has been utili%ed to make shirts, ties, scarves and
even shoes in the fashion industry. Interior decoration may use batik
tablecloths, curtains, placemats and even picture frames. This versatile and
durable textile is being applied to more areas everyday and not only that, but the process of making batik is becoming a popular past time with
visitors to huket.
The origins of this intricate art form are largely unknown. 'vidence of
batik work has been found all over the $iddle 'ast, India and #entral -sia
however, for a long time it has been most prevalent in ava, Indonesia.
*hen batik was introduced in ava, it was mostly practiced as a hobby by
fine ladies/ and so the ability to make the ex0uisite cloth was considered a
sign of refinement. Initially batik cloth was used to make costumes for
aristocrats and royalty and sometimes, particular designs would signify a
person/s family, social status or origin.
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BATIK IN JAPAN
Batiking is a way of decorating fabric in Indonesia. 5ot wax is
applied to fabric before it is soaked in fabric dye. The areas
covered by the wax are protected and do not soak up the dye.
*hen the wax is removed the original color of the fabric isrevealed. 6or a short time apan occupied Indonesia. The apanese
were highly influenced by the batik process and they began
incorporating it into their crafts and artworks.
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BATIK IN MALAYSIA
Batik was mentioned in the
!7th century $alay-nnals. The legend goes
when 4aksamana 5ang
8adim was ordered by
$alacca 9ing, 2ultan
$ahmud, to sail to India to
buy !:" pieces of serasahcloth batik< with :" types
of flowers depicted on each. =nable to find any that fulfilled the
re0uirements explained to him, he made up his own. +n his return
unfortunately his ship sank and he only managed to bring four
pieces, earning displeasure from the 2ultan.
The method of $alaysian batik making is different from those of
Indonesian avanese batik, the pattern being larger and simpler
with only occasional use of the canting to create intricate patterns.
It relies heavily on brush painting to apply colors to fabrics. The
colors also tend to be lighter and more vibrant than deep colored
avanese batik. The most popular motifs are leaves and flowers.$alaysian batik often displays plants and flowers to avoid the
interpretation of human and animal images as idolatry, in
accordance with local Islamic doctrine. 5owever, the butterfly
theme is a common exception
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