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Once this is done, he can use the required color to dye that area. When that area has been adequately colored and dried, the fabric can be gently washed with a special liquid and followed by lukewarm water. This process of waxing, dyeing and dewaxing can be repeated multiple times till the entire batik design or fabric has been completed. Ideally, this process should begin with light colors and end with dark colors.
After, the painter completes this process for each and every color that he has used; he can wash the waxed piece in boiling water. This process can be repeated often till the entire wax has been removed from the fabric. This can be followed by application of colors or dyes to the painting using a brush. In case of very large areas, the cloth is removed from the frame and dipped in a basin of dye.
The final stage includes the removal of wax residue and the fixing of colors, immersing the cloth into boiling water with a small amount of detergent. The cloth is then rinsed in cold water. The complete painting is then dipped in a diluted solution of sulphuric acid to give the colors permanency.
Several handmade Batik tapestries are made of various kinds of hand woven threads to give it a specific quality. This art form is three-dimensional and has features of depth and texture making the entire fabric an attractive piece of art.
Batik print is done on saris, wall hangings, bed spreads, cushion covers, shawls, etc. Each of them are attractive and enhance the room in which they are placed. They can be available in various handloom stores, boutiques and crafts exhibitions across the country.
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