The old Javanese word “Mbatik”, means ‘drawing or writing’. The suffix Tik means a drop or a dot. The canting carries hot liquid wax and its special shape allows drops of the wax to flow through the spout. With the canting in hand the artisans will skillfully apply the wax to the patterns or motifs drawn on the material. After the first waxing is completed the waxed cloth is immersed in its first color dye bath. When the dye has penetrated the un-waxed areas of the cloth, the piece is removed from the dye and dried. The wax is then removed from the areas that the second dye color is to penetrate. This is done by scrapping for partial removal or boiling if all the wax is to be removed. The artisans have to understand the correct sequence of building up the pattern as well as the outcome of combining different colors to produce other colors so that they are able to obtain the final colors and design in the least number of applications of the waxing, dyeing, and wax removal process.
Originally considered clothing for aristocracy, the particular beauty and unique design of Batik textiles resulted in tremendous popularity throughout the Javanese islands and other nations. Batik apparel was chosen to be the National Costume of Indonesia because of the historical, cultural and religious aspects reflected in the wonderful and fascinating designs
With no fixed patterns to follow, artists skilled in the Batik method can exhibit creativeness and imagination on each piece. Every work has its own story and charm, highlighting the passion and inspiration of the artist. There is no single piece of work that is exactly the same...
Recently, the ancient process of Batik was expanded and applied to wood to create beautiful, functional items. Artisans use the same tool used to create batik textiles. This small spouted dipper with a copper bowl connected to a short bamboo or wooden handle is called a canting. This canting is dipped in hot liquid wax and used to draw and fill in the pattern by pouring the wax through the spout onto the wood.
The artisans skillfully apply the wax to the patterns or motifs drawn on the material. After the first waxing is completed the waxed object is immersed in its first color dye bath. When the dye has penetrated the un-waxed areas, the piece is removed from the dye and dried. The wax is then removed from the areas that the second dye color is to penetrate.
This waxing, dyeing, and removal process is repeated as many times as needed to achieve the final design.
The continuing popularity of Batik through the ages has allowed the Javanese craftsmen to enhance and sharpen their skills and creativeness as the art has passed on from generation to generation. This combination of history, mythology and perfected skills give Batik products an extraordinary personality and presence.
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