The process or practice of creating batik textiles, or the activity of applying the batik technique to fabric.
From 'batik' plus the present participle suffix '-ing.' Used as both a gerund (noun) and continuous verb form to describe the ongoing batik-making process.
Watching someone batik is hypnotic—applying hot wax with precision, dipping in dye, peeling away the wax to reveal patterns—it combines the patience of meditation with the instant gratification of reveal, which is probably why batik has become popular in art therapy and community workshops.
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