Batiking: meaning, definitions and examples

art technique

Batik is a traditional textile art form that uses wax-resist dyeing on fabric. This technique involves applying molten wax to specific areas of the fabric to prevent dye from penetrating those parts, thus creating intricate patterns and designs. The process can be quite labor-intensive and typically involves multiple steps of dyeing and waxing. Batik is often associated with Indonesian culture, but variations exist in several countries around the world.

dyeing, fabric decoration, textile art.

Examples of usage

• She has taken up batiking as her new hobby.

• The museum displayed a stunning collection of batiking artifacts.

• Batik techniques have been passed down through generations.

• He painted a beautiful batiking scene on the fabric.

• The workshop focuses on teaching the art of batiking.