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Batik style of painting which is originally practiced in Shantiniketan . It is
more commonly known as Siddipet paintings. Batik paintings are done on cloth
using napthal colors & wax techniques. Siddhipet Paintings are known for
their formula called Batik. The word Batik is originated in Indonesia. This art
form uses wax and other pigments. The word, 'tik' literally means a 'drop'. The
ink used in Batik painting flows drop by drop through the nib of the 'kalam'
(brush).
Description
The
subjects are based on rural life, culture and tradition. The basic material
required for painting are white or light colored cotton cloth, napthal colors,
wax and kalam. Yellow, red and blue are the prominently used colors.
After the required sketch is made on the cloth, wax is fixed on it with kalam. An
out line is made with liquid wax. Then, the sketched cloth with wax is dipped
in a bowl of water and later in napthal color. The cloth is thoroughly dipped
into the color and then kept in the base color, which gives the required shade.
Wax is painted on the chosen colors and the cloth is kept in boiling water.
A little washing powder is added to the
boiling water and the wax appears on the surface of the water, while the cloth
sinks down. Now, the cloth is separated from the wax and is washed with soap
for further cleaning. After the final painting comes out, Indian ink is used to
give finishing touches. India has a wide range of textiles of varied designs
and manufactured by numerous methods when compared to other countries in the
world. The styles depend upon the location of the place, climatic conditions,
cultural influences and trade contacts. The varied topography of India from the
snowy mountains to the rich river valleys and from the lush forests to the arid
deserts as well as the various cultures brought down here from the invaders
have influenced the growth of a number of textile weaves.
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