THE ART OF BATIK

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THE ART OF BATIK

• The history of and the Process
• of the Art of Batik

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Using a Resist
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THE HISTORY OF BATIK

• The Art of Batik started in India and Java.
• Later the style of Batik moved through Africa
• Then to Europe and later to America

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History

• Batiks origins can be traced back to Asia, India
  and Africa. Some say the word is of Malay roots
  and translates "to write" or "to dot".Batik is
  an art medium and methodology for creating
  design, usually on cloth, by applying wax to
  portions of the material and then dyeing it, then
  removing the wax. This can be done to make
  vibrant colors and incredible designs.Batik is
  said to be an ancient art that has been handed
  down for thousands of years. It is said to be
  wide spread as the Middle East, Africa,
  Indonesia, Malaysia, China, Thailand,
  Philippines, India and more!

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• Although the exact origins of batik are unknown,
  it is most common on the island of Java,
  Indonesia. It is known when the art of batik was
  first practiced in Java, batik belonged only to
  royalty and families of wealth and position. It
  was a hobby for the royal woman. Aristocrats and
  royalty had certain designs identifying a family,
  social status or geographical location on the
  island. Many of these designs have survived to
  this day. Today it is believed that certain
  patterns have special meanings and are thought to
  bring the wearer good luck, wealth, prosperity,
  health, etc. We hope it brings you good luck and
  prosperity when you wear your sarong from 1 World
  Sarongs.

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• Currently, batik art has spread to India, China,
  Malaysia, Europe and Africa. It has become a
  skill and art of many great cultures. Today it is
  worn world wide by men and women, and can be seen
  almost anywhere. Artists typically decorate their
  batik fabrics in any way they are inspired.
  Because the art is becoming more and more popular
  there are lots more resources for the artists.
  This is yielding many types of designs, colors,
  and patterns. Batik is being used to make many
  different items some of which you'll find on 1
  World Sarongs. Mainly clothing and sarongs, but
  if you go to our Indonesian Art page and look
  under Masks you'll find batik is being used as
  well.

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WHAT IS BATIK?

• It is the art of creating a textile using a
  resist and dyes.
• It is the art of creating either a motif pattern
  or a picture using various steps of wax resist
  and then the dyes.
• Batik textiles are used for either clothing or to
  create a piece of art.

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SAMPLES OF BATIK
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Materials

• Unbleached white cotton muslin (2pieces)
• Resist ( made by combining toothpaste hand
  lotion)
• Paintbrushes
• Tempera Paint ( not washable)
• Wax paper
• Needles, thread, pins
• Pillow filler
• Fabric paint, boggles
• Masking tape

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BATIK
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Vocabulary

• Positive Space - represents the objects
• Negative Space- represents the area between or
  around the positive objects
• Motif/ Pattern- the design
• Pin and sew
• Process- the procedure of creating the art
• Batik- a resist art form
• Resist the area that is blocked from dye
  getting on it

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RESIST
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RESIST PATTERNS
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PROCEDURE

• Create a design pattern or motif that you want to
  use to create your pillow.
• Take a piece of muslin and pre cut wax paper and
  masking tape and write your name on two small
  pieces one for the wax paper and the other for
  the back of the muslin.
• Take a paint brush and apply the resist mixture
  to the front side of the muslin.

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Procedure

• Let the fabric sit for 24 hours (minimum)
• Then wash out the mixture from the brush with
  warm water.
• Take a paint brush and paint the piece of muslin
  and cover over the resist area also. Let the
  paint sit in for at least 24 hours.
• Rinse off the resist with cold water
• Let dry

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Procedure

• Iron the rinsed off piece of fabric after it has
  dried completely.
• Pin together the right side of the Batik fabric
  to the other piece of muslin.
• Dont use more than 8 straight pins
• Take it to one of the quilting ladies to sew
  three sides together for you.

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Procedure

• Take the needles out and place them back in the
  proper area.
• Then turn the pillow right side out. Be sure to
  get the corners.
• Then take the pillow filler and stuff the pillow.
• Then thread a sewing needle and double knot it
  before sewing the last side together.

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Procedure

• The know at the end of the side that you sew
  together remember to knot it three times.
• Return the sewing needle to the proper area.

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ASSESSMENT

• Did the student create a positive and negative
  motif or pattern?
• Did the student follow the correct procedures?
• Did the student fill the pillow properly?
• Did the student sew the pillow neatly?