Batik Fabric

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Our beautiful Batik cotton hails from India from a single supplier and is made by hand using a special wax resistant dye technique making each roll of fabric unique. Our supplier sources our batiks from a single village in India which is known for high quality cotton batiks with unique designs. We also now stock a range of 100% viscose batik fabrics which are perfect for dressmaking providing excellent drape for dresses, skirts and shirts. Whether it be a dressmaking, quilting or craft project, batik fabric will add depth to your make. Choose a batik print with colourful hues, whether you want a rainbow gradient or opt for a fabric with cool or warm tones there is a great selection to browse below. read more show less Batik Fabric by the Half Metre Our batik collection is produced in a unique cottage industry by specialist craftsmen who pass their skills from generation to generation. Contemporary batik fabric is made through a complex process using a form of wax that resists dye, which in turn creates the wonderful patterns you see on our designs at Fabrics Galore! FAQs What is Batik Fabric? Batik fabric is a fabric with multi-coloured designs and patterns, that is made by completing a unique dye process. The artist uses a technique where a design is drawn on the fabric using wax, so that when the fabric is dyed, the design stays white. The wax is then removed, and the fabric can be repeatedly dyed to create multi-coloured patterns. When creating batik fabric, it can be done with many types of dye and wax on any natural fabrics, such as cotton and silk. Is Batik Fabric 100% Cotton? Most commonly, batik fabrics are usually either 100% cotton, silk or 100% viscose. They are all versatile fibres, however we tend to mainly stock the cotton batiks with a few viscose batik fabrics in the collection. The dye technique is best performed on natural fibres. The tradition of making batik fabric is found in numerous countries, where they create patterns that are influenced by