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BATIK IN INDIA

 Batik method of decorating fabrics practiced for centuries by the

natives of Indonesia. It consists of applying a design to the surface

of the cloth by using melted wax. The material is then dipped in

cool vegetable dye; the portions protected by the wax do notreceive the dye, and when the wax is removed in hot water the

 previously covered areas display a light pattern on the colored

ground. Remains of clothing found in ava indicate that the same

or similar patterns have been in use for about !,""" years and are

handed down in families. #ertain designs were traditionally

reserved for royalty and high officials. $otifs are geometric or are

 based on conventionali%ed natural ob&ects. #otton cloth is

generally used, and some silk. Batik was first brought into 'urope

 by (utch traders. In the !)th cent., *estern artisans adopted the

art.

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BATIK IN THAILAND

The word batik con&ures thoughts of exotic, +riental textiles, rich in

colour and design. Bright batik cloth can be seen on almost any beach in

the form of sarongs and has been utili%ed to make shirts, ties, scarves and

even shoes in the fashion industry. Interior decoration may use batik

tablecloths, curtains, placemats and even picture frames. This versatile and

durable textile is being applied to more areas everyday and not only that, but the process of making batik is becoming a popular past time with

visitors to huket.

The origins of this intricate art form are largely unknown. 'vidence of

 batik work has been found all over the $iddle 'ast, India and #entral -sia

however, for a long time it has been most prevalent in ava, Indonesia.

*hen batik was introduced in ava, it was mostly practiced as a hobby by

fine ladies/ and so the ability to make the ex0uisite cloth was considered a

sign of refinement. Initially batik cloth was used to make costumes for

aristocrats and royalty and sometimes, particular designs would signify a

 person/s family, social status or origin.

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BATIK IN JAPAN

Batiking is a way of decorating fabric in Indonesia. 5ot wax is

applied to fabric before it is soaked in fabric dye. The areas

covered by the wax are protected and do not soak up the dye.

*hen the wax is removed the original color of the fabric isrevealed. 6or a short time apan occupied Indonesia. The apanese

were highly influenced by the batik process and they began

incorporating it into their crafts and artworks.

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BATIK IN MALAYSIA

Batik was mentioned in the

!7th century $alay-nnals. The legend goes

when 4aksamana 5ang

 8adim was ordered by

$alacca 9ing, 2ultan

$ahmud, to sail to India to

 buy !:" pieces of serasahcloth batik< with :" types

of flowers depicted on each. =nable to find any that fulfilled the

re0uirements explained to him, he made up his own. +n his return

unfortunately his ship sank and he only managed to bring four

 pieces, earning displeasure from the 2ultan.

The method of $alaysian batik making is different from those of

Indonesian avanese batik, the pattern being larger and simpler

with only occasional use of the canting to create intricate patterns.

It relies heavily on brush painting to apply colors to fabrics. The

colors also tend to be lighter and more vibrant than deep colored

avanese batik. The most popular motifs are leaves and flowers.$alaysian batik often displays plants and flowers to avoid the

interpretation of human and animal images as idolatry, in

accordance with local Islamic doctrine. 5owever, the butterfly

theme is a common exception

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