BATIK is a complex dying process. After applying wax to the cloth it is immersed in the lightest color dye. The color under the wax is preserved because the wax resists penetration of the dye. After allowing the cloth to dry the waxing and dying process is repeated until all the colors have been dyed. Finally the cloth is immersed in boiling water which dissolves all the wax and results in a beautiful multi color batik design. Depending on its size and complexity the batik can take a skilled artist many days or even weeks to complete. Batik is thus considered an original work of art and truly a treasure.