batik
What is another word for batik? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — A method of dyeing fabric in which wax is applied to the areas meant to resist the dye.
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How to use batik
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
batik fabric
batik print
traditional batik
batik technique
It is a neutral term used in craft, textile and art contexts alike.
Etymology
Batik was borrowed into English from the Javanese word bathik, the language of the Indonesian island where the wax-resist technique originates.
Full origin of batik →Frequently asked questions
What is batik?
It is a technique for dyeing fabric in which wax blocks the dye from reaching certain areas, creating a pattern.
Is batik a noun or a verb?
It can be both: the noun names the technique or the dyed fabric, and the verb means to dye cloth this way.
Where does the word batik come from?
It comes from the Javanese word bathik.
