Batik-77--Sea-Shells-and-Starfish-Quilt-Kit-v

Batik is a type of textile art that uses the process of dyeing to create patterns and designs on cloth. The fabric is drawn on with canting and then dipped in a dye bath three to four times. The areas that have been protected with resist retain their original color, while the dyed areas contrast with the untreated areas to form the pattern. The word batik is derived from the Javanese term batikan, which means "to draw."

This beautiful quilt features an applique starfish, sea shells and seahorses with a background of tan, aqua, green, purple, pink, peach, gray, and cream batiks from the Along the Shores Batik Collection by Hoffman Fabrics. Finished size is 67” x 85”. Kit includes pattern, fabrics and fusible web. Backing and batting are not included.

The Museum Batik Keraton, located inside the Palace of Yogyakarta Sultanate, in Indonesia is an impressive art gallery that houses thousands of batik collections. This museum is a popular tourist attraction for both local and international visitors, especially tourists from Australia. It was inaugurated by the Sultan Hamengkubuwono X on 31 October 2005, and is one of the best places to learn more about the history of batik in Indonesia.

A batik is usually made from cotton, linen, silk, or a combination of these materials. A linseed oil coating or wax is used to protect the fabric from water and to help it hold its shape. The batik is then embroidered or hand-drawn to produce the desired design. This process takes up to a year and results in a much finer design than printed batik.

The most common motifs in a Javanese batik are the kawung, semen, gringsing, nitik, cuwiri, parang, and barong. The kawung motif symbolizes wealth and prosperity, while the semen motif represents good health. The gringsing and nitik symbols represent love and happiness. The cuwiri motif signifies a person's good relationship with others. Lastly, the parang motif is worn by members of the royal family and represents a strong bond with one another.

The batik is an ancient technique that has been around for centuries. It has been a symbol of royalty in many cultures and is often used to decorate ceremonial clothing. It is also a common form of expression among the people of Indonesia and other parts of Southeast Asia. In modern times, the batik has become an important part of fashion and interior decoration. It is also a medium through which the culture and heritage of Indonesia is preserved. Batik is a traditional hand-dyed fabric and because of this, each piece is unique and may vary in color. This makes the batik a very special treasure. batik 77 has been promoting the development and preservation of batik. This has helped to increase the popularity of this traditional craft. Consequently, the number of batik makers has increased rapidly in recent years.