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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 found in both countries of Indonesia and Malaysia have a shared tradition, and is much associated traditionally with the island of Java. On the contemporary scene, however, Batik Malaysia is fast attaining its share in the international fashion limelight. While the states of Terengganu and Kelantan are traditionally famous and well-regarded for the production [...]

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, [...]

Batik in Jakarta known and growing together with other areas of batik that is roughly the end of XIX century. Batik was brought by immigrants, immigrants from Central Java, and they reside mostly batik-regional area. Local batik spread, known in Jakarta near the Tanah Abang, namely: Rubber, Dam Ilir and hicks, Kebayoran Lama, and regional [...]

Batik Canting is born Hartati, together with her artistically inclined husband Bapak Johanes and two colleagues, Lila Noerhayati and Kirono Arundatie – all of whom were also engineers, established Batik Canting in 1998. Each partner specializes in different home accessories, with Hartati creating the wall hangings. The creative synergy of their collaborative efforts has resulted [...]

Development industry fashion in Indonesia enough good , besides many designer young designer releases its ( the product with brand – new brand. A lot of fashion designer Indonesia which affects international world. The cloth designers is its sure is very needs presence of a photographer which understands and focus to world of fashion, photographer [...]

Jakarta is part of a beautiful archipelago that is called Indonesia. And easily assumes the role of the capital, for finance, commerce, education, fashion, art, medicine and so much more. Yet, it remains the essence and acumination of all Indonesias islands, tribes, cultures and wonderful surprises. Home to a populace of future leaders, corporate tycoons, [...]