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Sri Lanka is full of life and colour, and it is imparted in some of the native clothing styles as those of Batiks. These multi-coloured, kaleidoscopic explosions are sure to make impressions on beholders and wearers alike.
An art brought forth from Indonesia, with decades worth of refining it to suit the culture and likings of Sri Lanka, it has safely been established as a way of life and a loved craft of the island. This art, which is derived by the Indonesian word ‘Ambatik” that means to say “dotted clothes”, is a wax-resist textile dyeing technique that utilises an artisans’ skills to arrive at a masterpiece on clothing.
This cottage industry however, has evolved to suit the changing times, and has come a long way from its migration into Sri Lanka from the other Asian subcontinents as well as a cultural country that is as far away as Egypt. The craft of Batik includes paintings made on cloth utilising dyes and dye resistant wax substances in order for these exquisite artworks come to life without colours seeping into one another. These hand drawn marvels are exquisitely manufactured to ensure the finest quality.
Many of Sri Lanka Batik works are seen in wall paintings, but with increasing demands, this craft has hit the retail market with the onset of popular fashion designer utilising this ancient art to finesse their skills. The rise of fame of Buddhi Batiks, this designer brand has brought new light into the retail industry of Batiks, with popular designs moving towards more cloth types such as silk, georgette, chiffon and more.
The art of Batik can be found all over the paradise isle of Sri Lanka, with many of the Colombo boutiques catering to the cultural clientele. Make sure explore this brilliant art craft when discovering the beauty of Sri Lanka. Travel the island by gaining insight from the likes of Truly Sri Lanka, a Sri Lanka travel portal that showcases many of the country’s beauty and elegance.
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