Question 2

Traditional batik colours includes indigo, dark brown and white as natural dyes are most commonly available in indigo and brown. Certain patterns can only be worn by nobility; traditionally, wider stripes or wavy lines of greater width indicated higher rank. But modern batik includes a wide range of colours. The old process of Batik does not allow the artist to apply many colors in one go.

However, the modern techniques have advanced and have made it easy for the artist, where one can use the brush to apply many colors in one go! There is no restrictions whether who you are and what you can or cannot wear a certain pattern. Traditionally, it was used as a material to clothe the human body. But now, it is used for furnishing fabrics, heavy canvas wall hangings, tablecloths and household accessories.

"Modern Batik"

"Modern Batik design"

Traditional Batik

Traditional Batik design