$15 · 11 Hand Made Batik Xmas Ornaments (4-7" long)

66% OFF! **Check out our selection of vintage items and collectibles!** Click "View seller's list" in the user profile section of this ad. Click "Next" at the bottom right of the last ad to flip to the next page.** ----------- Original price: $30 11 ornaments, in the traditional colours of red, maroon and cream. Batik is a fascinating art form and craft that involves dying fabric in specific ways to create unique patterns. The word Batik originates from the Javanese tik and means to dot. The History of Batik If you want to learn about Batik, there's probably no better way than to check out The Batik Guild. They're a mostly European non-profit run by volunteers that love the form, and want to cultivate a wider appreciation of the art. So let's go with their definition of Batik to start: "To make a Batik, selected areas of the cloth are blocked out by brushing or drawing hot wax over them, and the cloth is then dyed. The parts covered in wax resist the dye and remain the original color. This process of waxing and dyeing can be repeated to create more elaborate and colorful designs. After the final dyeing, the wax is removed and the cloth is ready for wearing or showing." As they go on to state, this practice has been going on for centuries, and you can find some of the best practitioners of the craft on the island of Java, Indonesia, where they make some amazing Batik cloth. . . . . . . ----------- Christmas presents gifts christmas tree ornaments decorations bannockburn