What have you learned about Batik?

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Woman’s wrapper called kain pandjang with tambal miring design (1870 – 1899) by unknownRoyal Ontario Museum

1. What is the word Batik mean?

Tex 17 Proc: Printing Block, Batik.LIFE Photo Collection

2. What is the batik tool on her hand called?

Three Javanese Women Drawing Batik Designs on Cloth (ca. 1867 - ca. 1910) by Céphas, KassianRijksmuseum

3. What type of liquid used to write Batik with?

Kampuh, Parang Rusak Barong (1899/1950)Unit Pengelola Museum Seni

4. What is this Batik motif and pattern called?

How many did you get right?

1. What is the word batik mean?
Answer : It is amba and titik literally translates as drawing dots.

2. What is the batik tool on her hand called?
Answer : Canting, or tjanting.

3. What type of liquid used to draw Batik with?
Answer : Traditionally people would use beeswax, pine tree sap or buffalo fat.

4. What is this Batik motif and pattern called?
Answer : Parang Motif

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