For Batik we have terms and definitions in 6 topics. The topics are Art, Artist, Carpet, Interior Design, Textiles and Watercolor.

Batik (Art)

A method of dyeing textiles. Wax is applied to sections of material which are to remain uncolored; the dyes do not penetrate wax. Once dyed, the wax can be removed by various methods, one of which is boiling. Repeated waxing and dyeing results in colorful patterns. The lines typically found in batiks are produced by cracking the hardened wax before applying the dye.

Batik (Artist)

Using wax resist designs on dyed fabrics. Colors are dyed lightest color to darkest color, with new design elements added before each color bath.

Batik (Carpet)

A resist dyeing process in which portions of a fabric are coated with wax: during the dyeing process, only the uncovered areas take up dye. The process can be repeated so that several colors are used. Batik dyeing is often imitated in machine printing.

Batik (Interior Design)

Ancient resist hand-printing technique using wax, which is applied, removed and re-applied for each color layer to create various patterns including a crackled appearance

Batik (Textiles)

A traditional dyeing process in which portions of cloth are coated with wax and therefore resist the dye. Batik fabrics are characterised by a streaky or mottled appearance.

Batik (Watercolor)

Using wax resist designs on dyed fabrics. Colors are dyed lightest color to darkest color, with new design elements added before each color bath.

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