Have you heard of the term ‘batik’? It is a Indonesian Malay term, which refers to the process of dyeing fabric by making use of a resist technique; covering areas of cloth with a dye-resistant substance to prevent them absorbing colors. Batik has become a very central means of artistic expression for many of the areas of Asia and a deeply integrated facet of Asian culture.
I am currently looking at using batik for the EastHaven, since it offers immense artist freedom as patterns are applied by actual drawing rather than by weaving with thread. Of course I love most is the durability. The colors in Batik are much more resistant to wear than those of painted or printed fabrics because the cloth is completely immersed in dye and the areas not protected by resist are allowed to absorb hues to the extent that the colors will not easily fade.
So watch out for the new items launched! Hee… hee….
I am currently looking at using batik for the EastHaven, since it offers immense artist freedom as patterns are applied by actual drawing rather than by weaving with thread. Of course I love most is the durability. The colors in Batik are much more resistant to wear than those of painted or printed fabrics because the cloth is completely immersed in dye and the areas not protected by resist are allowed to absorb hues to the extent that the colors will not easily fade.
So watch out for the new items launched! Hee… hee….
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