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Wax resist dyeing technique in fabric is an ancient art form. Discoveries show it already existed in Egypt in the 4th century BCE, where it was used to wrap mummies; linen was soaked in wax, and scratched using a sharp tool. In Asia, the technique was practiced in China during the T’ang dynasty (618-907 CE), [...]

You can batik silk, cotton, and rayon with the same easy fiber reactive dye and soda ash recipe that is so popular in other forms of hand dyeing. The advantage of this type of dye is that with it, unlike all purpose dye, you can use cool water (that won’t melt wax!), while unlike naphthol [...]

Batik designs or the creation of batiks, can be divided into the three main types of batik, namely “batik tulis”, “batik cap” and “batik ikat”. Each has variations in techniques and the level of expertise needed, and thus reflect a different kind of design creativity. Batik-designs centres of the past include the cities of Lasem, [...]

Distinctive colors: red, yellow, blue, black. Motif only or usually called ceplokan. Jambi batik is a very famous motif kapal sanggat, kuau berhias, durian pecah, merak ngeram, tampok manggis.

Primary color of red cloth, yellow, purple, blue, green, orange and soga. And the color is bright but still a classic with a blue dominance. Batik Sukapura: distinctively red, black, brown. Motive was thick with the feel of Parahyangan like orchids and birds, besides there is also a motive Merak-ngibing, Cala-culu, Pisang-bali, Sapujagat, Awi Ngarambat [...]

Batik Kalangbaret originated from Mojokerto. Basic Batik Kalangbaret white, light brown color of type and dark blue.

Batik Saudagaran dominated brown and dark blue. Saudagaran batik designs impressed in the selection of bold shapes, stylizations of natural objects or animals, or a combination of colors. Batik saudagaran appear in the regions of Surakarta and Yogyakarta.

Garutan batik motif is Limar, Peacock Ngibing depicting a pair of peacocks dancing. And full of bright colors on the other hand, is characteristic of batik Garutan. Predominantly cream or ivory base color (gadingan), blue and red rather soga.

Motifs Mega Mendung derived from Cirebon. Have the influence from the palace-palace in Cirebon. This motif is rich in red, blue, violet, and golden.