Indonesian Batik Flashcards
1
Q
batik is derived from the word:
A
ambatik
2
Q
ambatik means?
A
many dots
3
Q
pen-like tool that has a special reservoir to store the liquid wax, used to trace the intricate designs
A
Tjanting
4
Q
stamp made of copper strips where the designs have been formed
A
Tjap or cap
5
Q
developed when there is a need to speed up production, done over and over to create a repeating design pattern
A
Tjap or cap
6
Q
is a metal pot where the wax is continuously heated to prevent it from solidifying
A
Wajan or Wajam
7
Q
batik process:
A
- Trace the design
- Apply the wax
- Apply the dye
- Remove the wax
- Reapplying the wax
8
Q
two categories of batik designs
A
geometric and free flowing
9
Q
imitates a woven texture
A
Nitik
10
Q
consists of intersecting circles that is dotted in the middle
A
Kawung
11
Q
composed of geometric shapes
A
Ceplok
12
Q
diagonal bands of knife-like designs
A
Parang
