Annabelle Rook
Orchid Flower Batik
In Batik making, the most popular motifs are leaves and flowers but can be used to reflect the kampong life, dance etc. This piece was used to reflect the Malaysian culture as it represents free flowing ideas and imagination. The orchid in particular symbolizes love, luxury, beauty and strength. Batik has been considered as a national dress in Malaysia.
The piece was used to help me experiment with different mediums. First wax is applied onto cotton or silk then “canting” is applied, when the colour is dry completely, a layer of sodium silicate is applied onto the fabric to fix the color and left for at least 4 hours, the fabric is then boiled in soda water for a few minutes, which removes the wax, and then hung up to dry. The batik is finished and ready to be worn or hung up on a wall.
Orchid Flower Batik
In Batik making, the most popular motifs are leaves and flowers but can be used to reflect the kampong life, dance etc. This piece was used to reflect the Malaysian culture as it represents free flowing ideas and imagination. The orchid in particular symbolizes love, luxury, beauty and strength. Batik has been considered as a national dress in Malaysia.
The piece was used to help me experiment with different mediums. First wax is applied onto cotton or silk then “canting” is applied, when the colour is dry completely, a layer of sodium silicate is applied onto the fabric to fix the color and left for at least 4 hours, the fabric is then boiled in soda water for a few minutes, which removes the wax, and then hung up to dry. The batik is finished and ready to be worn or hung up on a wall.