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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 29

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After waxing all parts of the design not to be dyed with the first color,the piece of goods is ready to be dyed. This work is done by men. Thedye is, of course, used cold, and to render it permanent the cloth must beleft in the dye for several days; in the case of indigo often as long as twoweeks.… … A Batik Mural Decoration by Fall

Batik · Dyes and dyeing

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