1、wax printing,Wax printing, also known as batik,It is believed that wax printing existed in China as early as during the late Qin (BC 221-207) or early Han (BC 206 CD 220) Dynasty, though widespread knowledge the existence of Chinese batik as a finished product first occurred during the Tang ( 618-90
2、7) Dynasty, when batik became yet another “Silk Road“ commodity that was exported to Europe and elsewhere. Wax printing, which been passed down from one generation to the next in China, is a uniquely inspired drawing and dyeing handwork of the Miao ethnic minority. Today, wax printing is mainly dist
3、ributed among the ethnic minority areas of Guizhou, Yunnan, Sichuan and Guangxi provinces. In the course of its development, the art acquired its unique folk artistic features and is one of the most characteristic national arts in China.,The kinds of wax printing products are various. There are wall
4、 hangings, letter bags, bags, aprons, cushions, table-clothes, door curtains, cloth-made dolls and so on. The style is from abstract to realistic. The content varies from figures, flowers and birds, landscapes to calligraphy.,Guizhou women have a special love for batik. In some province ,womens clot
5、hing headwear aprons ,and skirts are mostly made of batik,Called “laran“ in Chinese, wax printing is a way of decorating fabric by covering parts of it with a coat of wax and then dyeing it. Beeswax is the main ingredient but other resins can also be used. To make a wax printing, certain areas of th
6、e fabric are selected and blocked out by brushing or drawing wax that has been heated in a little pot over the cloth; the cloth is then dyed different colors. The parts covered by wax resist the dye and retain their original hues. This process of waxing and dyeing can be repeated to create more elab
7、orate and colorful designs. After the final dyeing the wax is removed and the fabric is prepared for usage or display. The wax printings can be framed and, if used properly, can make any house or office more unique and inviting.,The raw materials used in wax dyeing are pure cotton fabrics; the usual
8、 tools used for applying wax include a piece of copper and brass with bamboo handles. They are made from two small triangular pieces of metal, with their apexes bound to a bamboo holder by a copper wire. It is held like a pen either upright or on a slant in relation to the cloth, which is laid flat
9、on a board. This tool is convenient for drawing straight or slightly curved lines,Miao and Bouyei minority girls in China are highly skilled at wax printing. The realistic designs are usually plain, simple or rough in style. The shapes, not confined to the exact detail of nature, are boldly diverse
10、and often exaggerated. This diversity and exaggeration come purely from the imagination, and are breathtakingly charming. The varied designs presented in either geometric shapes or as natural images, which generally stem from human life or legend, and are characterized with a rich folk hue.,differen
11、t kinds of wax printing knives,Batik Skills,1、Beeswax is melted,process,2、A copper knife is used to apply the melted wax to the cloth to form designs.,3.After the beeswax has dried ,the cloth is put into a vat of indigo for dyeing.,4、rinse it,5、the dyed clothe is put into hot water and boiled to get
12、 rid of the beeswax,This is how white designs appear against a background of blue,the skill of wax printing,ice cracks,The ice cracks represent the beauty and soul of batiks.,natural ,dynamic beauty,batik is still loved by people today,How to maintain？,Pay attention to moisture After washing ,use iron flat (do not use cleaner, do not use wash machine ) For mounting Clean environment, do regularly,Thank you!,
