African Cotton Fabric Wax Batik #1081 Lost-wax casting Although similar to many older

Although similar to many older works

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The roots are carefully harvested to ensure the health of the indigenous tree ensuring that basket making materials will be available for generations to come

the intricate patterns are stitched and tied by hand on the undyed cloth

these vintage cut pile cloths were originally used as part of a clothing ensemble

African Cotton Fabric Wax Batik #1081 Lost-wax casting Although similar to many older100% cotton. Preshrunk, colorfast. Hand stamped batik is a captivating process that transforms a plain piece of cloth into a work of art. The journey begins by meticulously applying melted wax onto the solid colored base fabric using a carved stamp. This wax acts as a resist, shielding the areas it covers from the dye. After the initial stamping, the cloth is carefully submerged in a dye bath. Once dyed, the fabric is dried, and the wax is often