1880, from Dutch, from Malay mbatik, said to be from amba "to write" + titik "dot, point."

A wax-resist dyeing technique that is often used to make highly patterned cloth.

A method of dyeing fabric where some areas are covered with wax or pastes made of glues or starches to make designs by keeping dyes from penetrating in pattern areas. Multicolored and blended effects [..]

(n) a dyed fabric; a removable wax is used where the dye is not wanted(v) dye with wax

A technique of producing designs on fabric through a series of wax treatments and dyes, the process originated thousands of years ago, likely in China. The Javanese of Indonesia advanced the skill and [..]

Material made using the 'lost wax' process to create colorful patterns. Indonesian origin.

A fabric dying process that uses wax as a resist. Working from light to dark, more and more areas of colour are preserved in was until the final dark dye is applied. When the image is done, wax is rem [..]

Batik is an old technique used in arts and crafts. Paraffin or beeswax is used to resist paint or dye on fabric or paper or other medium. Designs and patterns are produced on the unwaxed areas. Batik, [..]

A wax-resist method of dyeing fabric.