Charming Easter Decorations. To make a batik, selected areas of the design are blocked out by applying hot wax over them, a dye is applied on top and the parts covered in wax resist the dye and remain the original color. A simple batik may be just one layer of wax and one dye, but this process of waxing and dyeing can be repeated many times if necessary to create more elaborate and colourful designs. After the final dyeing the wax is removed (usually in hot water) and the piece is ready for wearing or displaying.
- Materials: hand-batiked, eco-friendly albizia wood
- Measurements: 3”L x 2”W
- Sold individually. Specify color
- Handmade in Indonesia
- Pair with matching batik bunnies for a full Easter scene
Your purchase provides income to marginalized artisans living in Java, Indonesia, by promoting craft development in areas where land and employment are scarce. A design center offers access to designers and training on new trends and production issues, and a social grant funds reforestation, waste treatment, and conservation of vital Indonesian resources.
