Batik is process of Wax resist dyeing technique on fabric. Batik is an art medium and methodology for creating design, usually on cloth, by applying wax to portions of the material and then dyeing it, then removing the wax. This can be done to make vibrant colors and incredible designs. Mainly traditional colours are used in batik inculding indigo, dark brown, and white, which represent the three major hindu gods ( brahma, vishnu, adn shiva).
Generally wax is used as a resist in Batik. Batik can be done with various types of dye & wax on cotton, silk and other natural fabrics. Cotton is easy to work with and generally gives best results. The rarer type of Batik is Pen Batik. Molten Wax at a certain temperature is carefully put on the design lines with Batik dropper pen. After the entire resist dyeing process is over, and the wax has melted away in hot water, a neatly dyed plain or designed fabric is available. The main themes of batik printing taken from everyday lives, incorporating patterns such as flowers, nature, animals, folklore or people are used.
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