visual arts and crafts

batik

Batik

Batik is the art of decorating cloth using wax and dye, and has been practised for centuries. The word batik originates from the Javanese tik and means to dot. To make a batik, selected areas of the cloth are blocked out by brushing or drawing hot wax over them, and the cloth is then dyed. The parts covered in wax resist the dye and remain the original colour. This process of waxing and dyeing can be repeated to create more elaborate and colourful designs. After the final dyeing the wax is removed and the cloth is ready for wearing or showing.


Project suitable for:

ks2 (8 - 11), ks3 (11 - 14), ks4 (14 - 16), teenage, young adult