April 23, 2024
Estate Antique/Old Indonesian Batik
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This is a blue and red dyed Indonesian Batik decorated with birds and butterfly designs. T are some flaws in the dye patterns due to slight bleeding from the ink that occurred during the original dye process. This piece is in good condition, circa the early 1900's. Batik is a process of wax resist dyeing technique directly on cloth with various colors. The cloth is stretched, tied, and dyed to receive a certain pattern. The cloth is dyed multiple times with different colors. To receive certain designs the cloth has a waxed layer applied directly to the surface before being repeatedly dyed. The cloth goes through a process of being boiled down, pounded, and then ironed out. Batik is a traditional process prevalent throughout Indonesia and Malaysia. Indigo, soga (brown) and tannin for yellow are some of the most popular colors for batiks. Dimensions: ~40 " long x 41"wide Please Note: We are a working gallery and are not available to answer questions on weekends. Item# 012306-03C
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