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Chasing rainbows

What is batik?

atik is a type of dyed fabric to which removable wax has been applied in a design or pattern. This creates a ‘resist’ that keeps dye from reaching the areas that have been covered by wax. After the fabric is dyed, the wax is boiled off, exposing the colour and design. Layering with wax and dye a number of times creates a

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