Indoneasia Malaysia Singapore

Question 1

The fabric most common to both countries is the.

Answer 1

batik

Question 2

The term batik is an Indonesian-Malay word, believed to be related to the Malay word titik; which means “——,” “——,” or “——-.”

Answer 2

point

dot

drop

Question 3

The term batik is an Indonesian-Malay word, believed to be related to the Malay word ——-; which means “point,” “dot,” or “drop.”

Answer 3

Titik

Question 4

The “drop” action refers to the ————: covering areas of cloth with a dye-resistant substance (usually hot wax) to prevent them from absorbing colors. This technique has been taught for over a thousand years.

Answer 4

process of dyeing the fabric by making use of a resist technique

Question 5

Two categories of batik designs

Answer 5

Geometric motifs
Free form designs

Question 6

In Malaysia, the states of ——- and ——— are considered the cradle where batik first flourished, reaching even Singapore’s shores.

Answer 6

Kelantan

Terengganu

Question 7

There are two main types of batik that are produced there:

Answer 7

1. Hand painted
2. Block printed

Question 8

the artist uses the canting, a small copper container
with one or more different-sized pipes

Answer 8

Hand painted

Question 9

is done by welding together strips of metal to form a metal block. The metal block is then dipped into molten wax and pressed against the fabric in order to make a pattern.

Answer 9

Block printed

Question 10

However, the ——— is famous for its geometrical designs or spirals.

Answer 10

Malaysian batik