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Textiles around the world
From colorful napkins to golden threads
What is batik?
Batik comes from the word 'amba' and 'tik' meaning drawing using dots. These dots were made using a 'canting' and melted wax.
Timeless batik
As a craft praised and loved worldwide, Indonesian batik has been designated by UNESCO as a masterpiece of Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity.
Two styles meet
This batik style has two different motifs which meets diagonally in the middle. The two sides contrast with different patterns and colors.
Darker and lighter
The two sides of the batik motifs contrast with lighter and darker colors. When worn, the lighter side would be used in the mourning to wrap around the waist and the darker side would be used in afternoon.
Who painted this 'Melancholy Woman'?
Clue: they are known for co-founding the Cubist movement
Pablo Picasso
Melancholy Woman, Pablo Picasso, Detroit Institute of Arts
