African Printed Fabric

Batik is a traditional African art style that is used to create fabrics with wax prints. Before applying dye to add typically two or three colors to the fabric, the designs are printed onto it using melted wax. Wax-resist coloring and sophisticated equipment are what gives the fabric its crackling appearance. African patterns are a significant form of expression and a common method of personal decoration and communication. These beautiful fabrics provide wearers and admirers with an accessible and abstract window into the social, religious, and political contexts of Africa. The cloth has a batik-like look on both sides thanks to the application of wax resins and dyes.