UNESCO inscribed Indonesian batik on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2009. (click here to UNESCO's website)
Batik art can be found around the world, and some of the earliest examples date back over 2000 years. Batik is especially popular on Java Island, Indonesia, where it has developed into a sophisticated art form.
Traditional artisans use a complex multi-stage process to create batik. They alternate the drawing of intricate hot wax designs with the hand-dipping of the silk into colorful dyes. Throughout additional stage of the process they also dip the silk into vats of boiling water to remove the wax. Some of the finest examples require months to produce.
All feels good scarf - soft silk, drapes well, beautiful designs and colors, unique treasure made by the finest batik artists, contributes to preservation of this ancient art and livelihood of the artisans.
The Process of Making Batik (video 2:56)
This video was shown at Denver Art Museum for an exhibition called Irresistible: Multicolored Textiles from Asia that is part of the campus-wide exhibition Spun: Adventures in Textiles. May 19, 2013 – September 22, 2013 (click here to view Denver Art Museum's website)
Collections
Fine Original Batik Art. Individually hand-made, one-of-a-kind Batik Art.
100% Silk, hand-wash or dry clean.
Measure: 35" to 48" W x 70" to 80" L
Measure: 19" to 22" W x 68" to 90" L
Measure: 10" to 13" W x 48" to 64" L
Fine/Collector Items
Fine/Collector Items
Floral - Influenced by Islamic and European designs brought to the area over four centuries ago.
Clouds - Influenced by Chinese clouds design brought by their traders over two centuries ago.
Geometrical - Fashioned after designs reserved for Javanese royalty.
Hand-drawn - Canting is used to draw these designs by hand, the technique started in 12th century.
Many more one of a kind designs and colors available, be sure to ask our sales representatives:
Casa Esotica LLC DBA Color Island
Lidia Wangadi Schultinge
296 Lancelot Way
Lawrenceville, GA 30046
Cell. 770 335 0588
Email: cantik000@yahoo.com
Malam (wax) and canting Applying wax design with canting (hand-drawn)
Copper stamp Stamping wax design on cloth with copper stamp (hand-stamped)
Hand-dying Removing the wax in boiling water
Casa Esotica LLC DBA Color Island is founded by Lidia Wangadi.
As a young girl growing up in Indonesia, I fell in love with traditional art, including Batik. While traveling the country, an enormous appreciation developed for this unique, Indonesian art form with its beautiful motifs and vibrant colors.
I am professionally trained and practicing as an architect, but thrilled about designing my own line of authentic, beautiful, high quality handmade batik, and unique accessories.
Working with the finest batik artists in historic, batik producing towns in Indonesia, not only supporting these small, family operated artists, and help sustain this beautiful art, but also enriching American fashion.
I love making women look and feel beautiful.
I am professionally trained and practicing as an architect, but thrilled about designing my own line of authentic, beautiful, high quality handmade batik, and unique accessories.
Working with the finest batik artists in historic, batik producing towns in Indonesia, not only supporting these small, family operated artists, and help sustain this beautiful art, but also enriching American fashion.
I love making women look and feel beautiful.
