October 12th-18th 2019_ INDIGO workshop in Pekalongan. Indonesia
An unforgettable experience was learning Batik from Zahir.
I was able to learn the traditional waxing method using caps, one of the traditional Indonesian tools, which was quite difficult, since getting a perfect design requires a lot of practice.
I made the batik Tulis guided by her assistants who were adorable women. (There are 2 posts where I refer to CAP and TULIS batik)
I also learned the complete dyeing process with organic Indigo (see video below) and other Indonesian plants.
It was fascinating to see how the Indigo plants grow wild in Zahir's garden.
The temperature, the light, the aromas, the call to prayer, everything generated an atmosphere that made me feel like otherwordly.
A world that I would love to return to.
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