The Batik Masters of Java

Batik is a labor of intense patience and precision. In Yogyakarta, Budi uses a 'canting' tool to draw liquid wax onto fine cotton. Each pattern has a specific meaning, once reserved only for Javanese royalty. The fabric undergoes multiple rounds of waxing and dyeing, sometimes taking up to a year for a single piece. Budi's workshop is committed to using eco-friendly natural dyes derived from mahogany and indigo leaves.