Textile Design &

the Art of Batik

Crafts Class
Mrs. Jacobson

What is Batik?
The painting of detailed designs on fabric with hot wax. The fabric is dyed and then the
wax is removed to show the design. The waxed area retains its initial color, and when
the wax is eliminated, the variation between the dyed and undyed areas makes the
design.
For centuries, batik has been both an art and a craft. In Indonesia, it is regarded as a
national art form. However, patterns resembling batik can be found in the diverse
countries of West Africa and Asia.

Where is Indonesia?

Where is Indonesia?

Indonesia Batik Video

http://www.unesco.org/culture/ich/en/RL/00170

Samples of Indonesian
Batik

Samples of Indonesian
Batik

Samples of Indonesian
Batik

Materials Used to Create

Batik

Tjanting Tool:
pronounced
chanting tool or
pen with a well and
fine tip for creating
thin lines with
melted wax

Bees Wax: the kind

of wax used for batik

Materials Used to Create

Batik

CJHOP Stiks:
pronounced Chop
Sticks a Copper
stamps that transfer
wax to fabric in a
uniform manner

Fiber-reactive dye: a watersoluble coloring agent that

bonds to natural fibers

How to apply the wax Using

the tjanting needle and brush

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BWVIFO9B-RA&featu
re=related

Batik Blue Patterns

Batik Blue Patterns

Batik Green Patterns

Batik Green Patterns

Batik Red Patterns

Batik Red Patterns

Project Requirements