Batik  is a technique that was first developed in Java Indonesia using wax as a resist that is applied to the entire fabric. Then dye was applied and the areas where wax was present it created a resist. They built-up layers of wax and dyes several times until they achieved desired results. The traditional wax that was used was a mixture of parafin wax and bees wax.  This tradition of creating beautifully patterned repetitive designs on cloth originated from Java Indonesia, but also appears in countries such as India, Malaysia, Bangladesh, Srilanka, Philippines and Nigeria.

Feel the bounce in your step as you sport this bright yellow batik silk scarf on your neck! This light and airy sunshine around your neck is sure to capture the eyes of many as you spread sunshine every where you go! This fabric is 100% silk and the dyes, paints and wax used in this piece is  friendly to the environment and safe.  The wax used in this piece is earth friendly soy wax. Original work by Monica Rao.