$80 · Antique Indonesian Copper Tjap Block / Textile Stamp

Collectible - and now hard to find - block / textile stamp with very Intricate floral design. Also known as a batik Tjap, it’s used for batik, textiles, and wallpaper. Handmade of copper strips, carefully cut, it is shaped and soldered into fabulous shapes and patterns. Used by Batik artists by dipping them into hot wax, shaking off the excess, and then stamping the wax onto the cloth. Aligning the edges of each consecutive stamp creates patterns which run the length and width of the fabric. Copper and metal (heavy) 7” x 6.5” Cross-posted. Delivery to Victoria or Saanich Peninsula may be possible with e-transfer payment.