High-Res Stock Photography: the fascinating world of Indonesian batik
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the fascinating world of Indonesian batik
Caption: It would be impossible to visit or live in Indonesia and not be exposed to one of the country's most highly developed art forms, batik. On your first visit to a batik store or factory you will undoubtedly experience an overwhelming stimulation of the senses - due to the many colors, patterns and the actual smell of batik. Only through repeated visits and a bit of study will the types of designs and their origins become apparent.The word batik is thought to be derived from the word 'ambatik' which translated means 'a cloth with little dots'. The suffix 'tik' means little dot, drop, point or to make dots. Batik may also originate from the Javanese word 'tritik' which describes a resist process for dying where the patterns are reserved on the textiles by tying and sewing areas prior to dying, similar to tie dye techniques. Another Javanese phase for the mystical experience of making batik is ?mbatik manah? which means ?drawing a batik design on the heart?.
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Photographer:

Barry Kusuma
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The Image Bank

Credit: Barry Kusuma
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Copyright: BARRY KUSUMA
Keywords: Variation, Choice, Business, Retail, Small Business, Horizontal, Outdoors, High Angle View, Indonesia, Design, Pattern, Textile, Day, Bali, Indonesian Culture, Art And Craft, Color Image, Textile Industry, Batik, Medium Group of Objects, Sale, No People, Photography, Denpasar. Find similar images
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Subject
Art And Craft
Batik
Business
Day
Design
Indonesian Culture
Medium Group of Objects
Outdoors
Pattern
Photography
Retail
Sale
Small Business
Textile
Textile Industry
People
No People
Location
Bali
Denpasar
Indonesia
Concept
Choice
Variation
Style
Horizontal
High Angle View
Color Image
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