22 Jul 2014 Handmade Batik Art
The machine made world have taken over all the sectors of our lives, and it has not spared the world of art and craft too. But there is still the existence of handicraft and handloom in our society as people continues to love them all the more. Unfortunately, many art and craft is dying fast because of modernism and the lack of support that these artisans should get. One such craft is Batik.
The history about Batik says that it existed amongst the Egyptians as early as 4th century BC. But the main practice of this art form professionally began in Indonesia, Java during 600 AD. From then onwards, batik has worldwide popularity. Batik or fabrics with the traditional batik patterns are found in Indonesia, Malaysia, Japan, China, India, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Egypt, Nigeria and Senegal.
Now, not only is batik used as a material to clothe the human body, its usability also includes furnishing fabrics, heavy canvas wall hangings, tablecloths and household accessories like coaster sets and stuffs.
Batik techniques are used by famous artists to create batik paintings, which grace many homes and offices. African batik paintings are really sought after life style accessory. The colorful splashy effect of batik can easily turn any lifeless boring looking space into a very smart and colorful one. African Batik paintings also have still life scenes adopted from their villages and marketplace, which is why their batik art is all the more lively.
African Batik Art-Nubian Princess
When we think of batik clothing, scarves are the best fashion accessory that can add up to your posh wardrobe. Batik scarves are best if they are based on cotton or silk and is done by the Indian textile industry and artisans.
Handpainted Batik Silk Scarf
Similarly, household accessories are equally created in this abstract art form. You can experience the dignified traditional styling of Indian batik through the hand batik cotton coaster sets or the cushion cover sets.
Batik Coaster Set
Due to globalization and industrialization, which introduced automated techniques, new breeds of batik, known as batik cap and batik print is also emerging, so if you are an ardent lover of this handicraft then the good news is, this craft is going to stay!