First lessons in batik; a handbook in batik, tie-dyeing and all pattern dyeing (1921)
Lewis, Gertrude Clayton · Chicago, New York, The Prang company · leaf 18
suggestions. They would be glad to receive suggestions or interesting photographsof Batik suitable for use in connection with future editions of this book. The Table of Contents PAGE The Preface 5 Chapter I. The History of Batik . 7 Chapter II. The Method in Java 10 Chapter III. The Possibilities… … FIRST LESSONS IN BATIK CHAPTER I THE HISTORY OF BATIK THE word Batik is Javanese, and means to paint or draw or designwith wax on textiles so that when placed in the dye the wax preventsthe part covered from taking the color. The wax is then removedby hot water or gasoline, leaving the parts thus…
Batik · Dyes and dyeing
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