Batik

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Batik is a traditional Indonesian textile art characterized by intricate patterns created through a wax-resist dyeing technique.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf intangible cultural heritage
textile art
traditional craft
associatedWithPlace Cirebon
Java
Pekalongan
Solo
Yogyakarta
carriesMeaning philosophical symbolism
regional identity
social status
countryOfOrigin Indonesia
culturalOrigin Javanese culture
hasCharacteristic handmade
intricate patterns
multi-colored designs
repeated motifs
hasMotifType animal motifs
floral motifs
geometric motifs
kawung pattern
mega mendung pattern
mythological motifs
parang pattern
hasStyle batik cap
batik printing
batik tulis
hasTechnique wax-resist dyeing
inscribedAsUNESCOIntangibleHeritageOfHumanityIn 2009
productionStep drying
dyeing
wax application
wax removal
recognizedBy UNESCO
toolUsed canting
copper stamp
UNESCOStatus Masterpiece of Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity
usedFor accessories
ceremonial dress
formal wear
home decor
traditional clothing
usesMaterial cotton fabric
dye
silk fabric
wax
wornOnOccasion national celebrations
religious ceremonies
weddings

Referenced by (2)
Subject (surface form when different) Predicate
Indonesia
hasCulturalHeritage
Garut ("batik Garut")
hasTraditionalCraft

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