batik

or bat·tik

[ buh-teek, bat-ik ]

noun

1. a technique of hand-dyeing fabrics by using wax as a dye repellent to cover parts of a design, dyeing the uncovered fabric with a color or colors, and dissolving the wax in boiling water.
2. the fabric so decorated.

verb (used with object)

1. to hand-dye (material) using the technique of batik.

batik

/ ˈbætɪk /

noun

1. 1. a process of printing fabric in which parts not to be dyed are covered by wax
   2. fabric printed in this way
   3. ( as modifier )

      a batik shirt

Word History and Origins

Origin of batik¹

First recorded in 1875–80, batik is from the Javanese word baṭik

Word History and Origins

Origin of batik¹

C19: via Malay from Javanese: painted

Example Sentences

He used a traditional Batik technique, which involves color blocking on fabric canvas with wax, to create his prints for the series.

From Outside Online

Other pieces feature fabric-like motifs that recall those of batik or, well, quilts.

From Washington Post

May sat down on the couch among the batik pillows and made a place for him beside her.

From Project Gutenberg

She wore musician's garb: a sarong of brown, blue, and black batik, and a fantastic headdress of tiny silver bells.

From Project Gutenberg