MAJOR TYPES OF BATIK IN MALAYSIA

In Malaysia, there are two major types of batik:

•  HAND-DRAWN BATIK

•  BLOCK PRINTED BATIK

HAND-DRAWN BATIK is where the designs are drawn on the fabric with hot liquid wax by using a metal object called CANTING.

When the wax outlines are done, artists use the brushes to paint the dyes within the outlines. The use of brush allows for the creation of shaded and multi-hued designs.