Batik is one of the art of printing like block printing etc. Batik is infuenced by the cultures and traditions of different places. The art of batik print is not new. It originated more than 2000 years ago. Batik printed sarees, salwar suits, bedsheets, table covers etc are very popular.

Batik is actually the process of dyeing fabric by matching use of dye-resist technique which simply means covering areas of cloth with a dye resistant substance like wax to prevent them from absorbing colors thus creating the pattern in negative. In the process of creating batik prints additional wax is added to embellish the design or preserve areas in the color of the initial dye bath. The cloth is then dipped in a second dye bath. This process is repeated several times depending on the number of colors used.

High quality of batik requires time, skill and precision. Batik give complete freedom for the artist to use his creativity. The colors used in batiks are mostly bright and attractive. Most of the batik prints are used in fabrics like silk and silk weaves.

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