BATIKOSOPHY

-osophy (suffix): wisdom or knowledge of.

Either as an introduction to the art form for the beginner or for the seasoned collectors to rediscover the beauty of the heritage, this section is dedicated as a depository of knowledge for all things batik. Get inspired and pick up a fun fact (or two) about this Indonesian textile arts!

Batik Tjap: Task for the Strong and Steady Hands

Batik Tjap, or stamping, is a method of creating tessellated patterns with hot wax using a copper stamp. A physically-challenging task mostly for the men.

Batik Design: Pattern, Tessellation and Precision

There is no (really?) science to batik design. Be it contemporary or traditional motifs, there are a lot of thoughts behind your favorite batik artworks.

Mordanting: The Underestimated Step of Batik Technique

Mordanting is a pre-treatment of the raw fabric by removing the textile sizings. This is the first and most underestimated step in batik process.