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Batik
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US/bəˈtik/
Wax-resist dyeing — hot wax applied by canting/stamp, then dyed; wax melted out.
Origin
Java (Indonesia), India
Era
Ancient
Images
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Video
Industrialist View
Javanese Batik UNESCO 2009. Indonesian, Malaysian, Indian (Cholamandal) schools. Premium batik tulis (hand-drawn) vs batik cap (stamp).
Tailor & Garment-Worker View
Delicate — hand-wash in cold; wax residue softens with use.
Construction & Use
Crack patterns (mega-mendung) prized as authenticity marker.